Bayan Nur runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Bayan Nur and your time
Bayan Nur at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Inner Mongolia |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 40.74° N, 107.39° E |
Time zone in Bayan Nur
Local time in Bayan Nur is UTC+8 year round, under the Asia/Shanghai rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 1991, and no future change is scheduled.
China spans 2 offsets. Bayan Nur shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Bayan Nur, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Bayan Nur for 2026 or 2027.
Bayan Nur time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Bayan Nur, it 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 |
Bayan Nur 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Bayan Nur
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Bayan Nur runs from 9 hours 15 minutes at the December solstice to 15 hours 6 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:26 PM, comes on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Bayan Nur
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:55 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:19 AM | 8:25 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:39 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 8:11 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 15 min |
When the sun is highest in Bayan Nur
The clock in Bayan Nur runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 12:50 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Places close to Bayan Nur
Every city below shares Bayan Nur’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wuhai | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wuda | 150 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huinong | 176 km (109 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baotou | 207 km (129 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shizuishan | 213 km (133 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ordos | 239 km (149 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dongsheng | 243 km (151 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Salqin Town | 265 km (164 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bayan Nur in?
Bayan Nur uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Bayan Nur use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Bayan Nur last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Bayan Nur and New York?
Bayan Nur 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 Bayan Nur does not.
Is Bayan Nur on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Bayan Nur and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Bayan Nur?
About 15 hours 6 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Bayan Nur?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Bayan Nur lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:50 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.