Dandong keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Dandong and your time
Dandong 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 | 40.13° N, 124.39° E |
Time zone in Dandong
The clocks in Dandong 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, Dandong keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Dandong, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Dandong for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Dandong and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Dandong: 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 Dandong 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Dandong
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Over the year, daylight in Dandong grows from 9 hours 19 minutes to 15 hours 2 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 43 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Dandong
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:47 AM | 5:54 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:13 AM | 7:15 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:31 AM | 5:39 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:01 AM | 4:20 PM | 9 h 19 min |
Clock time and sun time in Dandong
Dandong lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:40 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Dandong
Only 3 km (2 mi) away, Sinuiju in North Korea is 1 hour ahead of Dandong. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinuiju (North Korea) | 3 km (2 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Fengcheng | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Paek'ak (North Korea) | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Zhuanghe | 129 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kaechon (North Korea) | 136 km (85 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Benxi | 139 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huanren Manchu Autonomous County | 151 km (94 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sunch’ŏn (North Korea) | 153 km (95 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
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Tools for time in Dandong
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Dandong in?
Dandong uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Dandong use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Dandong last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Dandong and New York?
Dandong 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 Dandong does not.
Is Dandong on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Dandong and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Dandong?
About 15 hours 2 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 19 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.