Anshun keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Anshun and your time
Anshun at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Guizhou |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 26.25° N, 105.93° E |
Which time zone Anshun uses
Anshun follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone and stays on UTC+8 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 1991; the tz database lists no change after that.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Anshun keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Anshun, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Anshun for 2026 or 2027.
Anshun time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Anshun: the clock reads 8:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 12:00 PM in Sydney and 5:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 12 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 16 h behind | 16 h behind | 15 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
Anshun never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Anshun
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Anshun is at 6:03 AM on June 9, and the latest sunset at 7:53 PM on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Anshun
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:01 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:04 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:45 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:40 AM | 6:10 PM | 10 h 30 min |
Clock time and sun time in Anshun
Anshun sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 12:55 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Places close to Anshun
All the places listed below keep the same time as Anshun.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liuzhi | 51 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guiyang | 86 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Liupanshui | 116 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bijie | 133 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Duyun | 158 km (98 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xingyi | 164 km (102 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zunyi | 187 km (116 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gulin | 200 km (124 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Anshun in?
Anshun uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Anshun use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Anshun last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Anshun and New York?
Anshun is 13 hours ahead of New York in January and 12 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Anshun does not.
Is Anshun on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Anshun and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Anshun?
About 13 hours 47 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 30 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Anshun?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Anshun lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:55 PM on standard time.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.