Baoshan keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Baoshan and your time
Baoshan at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Yunnan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 25.12° N, 99.16° E |
Time zone in Baoshan
The clocks in Baoshan follow Asia/Shanghai and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 1991. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+8.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Baoshan keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Baoshan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Baoshan for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Baoshan is
A 9:00 AM start in Baoshan is 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 |
Because Baoshan keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
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 Baoshan
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Day length in Baoshan runs from 10 hours 35 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 42 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:17 PM, comes on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Baoshan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:28 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:34 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 7:12 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 8:04 AM | 6:39 PM | 10 h 35 min |
When the sun is highest in Baoshan
Baoshan sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:25 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Baoshan
Distance is not the same as time: Mu-se (Myanmar) lies just 178 km (111 mi) away, yet its clock is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Baoshan.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tengchong City | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Longling County | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lushui | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dali | 118 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiangcheng | 146 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lincang | 167 km (104 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mu-se (Myanmar) | 178 km (111 mi) | --:-- | 1 h 30 min behind |
| Ruili | 181 km (112 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Baoshan in?
Baoshan uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Baoshan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Baoshan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Baoshan and New York?
Baoshan 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 Baoshan does not.
Is Baoshan on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Baoshan and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Baoshan?
About 13 hours 42 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 35 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Baoshan?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Baoshan lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:25 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.