Dalian keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Dalian and your time
Dalian 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 | 38.91° N, 121.60° E |
Time zone in Dalian
Dalian 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, Dalian keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Dalian, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Dalian for 2026 or 2027.
Dalian time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Dalian, 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 |
Dalian 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 is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Dalian
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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The earliest sunrise in Dalian is at 4:28 AM on June 14, and the latest sunset at 7:23 PM on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Dalian
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:58 AM | 6:05 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:28 AM | 7:22 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:42 AM | 5:50 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:09 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Clock time and sun time in Dalian
Dalian lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:55 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Dalian
All the places listed below keep the same time as Dalian.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulandian | 62 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wafangdian | 86 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhuanghe | 148 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yantai | 160 km (100 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Weihai | 162 km (101 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tianfu | 187 km (117 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shanhaiguan | 200 km (124 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhaoyuan | 201 km (125 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Dalian in?
Dalian uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Dalian use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Dalian last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Dalian and New York?
Dalian 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 Dalian does not.
Is Dalian on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Dalian and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Dalian?
About 14 hours 54 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 26 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.