Benxi runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Benxi and your time
Benxi at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Liaoning |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 41.29° N, 123.77° E |
Benxi time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Benxi 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, Benxi keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Benxi, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Benxi for 2026 or 2027.
Benxi time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Benxi: 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 |
Because Benxi 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 Benxi
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Benxi is at 4:11 AM on June 14, and the latest sunset at 7:22 PM on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Benxi
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:49 AM | 5:57 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:12 AM | 7:22 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:33 AM | 5:41 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:08 AM | 4:19 PM | 9 h 12 min |
Clock time and sun time in Benxi
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Benxi: solar noon falls at about 11:45 AM on standard time.
Cities near Benxi
All the places listed below keep the same time as Benxi.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liaoyang | 49 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sujiatun | 54 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shenyang | 62 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Anshan | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fushun | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Liaozhong | 90 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fengcheng | 96 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Haicheng | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Plan around the time in Benxi
- Convert a time to or from Benxi: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Benxi and the other cities you work with.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Benxi in?
Benxi uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Benxi use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Benxi last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Benxi and New York?
Benxi 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 Benxi does not.
Is Benxi on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Benxi and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Benxi?
About 15 hours 10 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 12 minutes of daylight.
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.