Guang'an runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Guang'an and your time
Guang'an at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Sichuan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 30.47° N, 106.64° E |
Which time zone Guang'an uses
The clocks in Guang'an 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.
China spans 2 offsets. Guang'an shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Guang'an, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Guang'an for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Guang'an and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Guang'an, 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 |
Guang'an 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 Guang'an
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Guang'an grows from 10 hours 11 minutes to 14 hours 7 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 56 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Guang'an
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:58 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:52 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:42 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:47 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 11 min |
Clock time and sun time in Guang'an
The clock in Guang'an runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 12:55 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Places close to Guang'an
All the places listed below keep the same time as Guang'an.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanchong | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hechuan | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guixi | 70 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Beibei | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fengcheng | 83 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zitong | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bachuan | 90 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chongqing | 102 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Guang'an
- Convert a time to or from Guang'an: 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 Guang'an and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Guang'an in?
Guang'an uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Guang'an use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Guang'an last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Guang'an and New York?
Guang'an 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 Guang'an does not.
Is Guang'an on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Guang'an and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Guang'an?
About 14 hours 7 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Guang'an?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Guang'an lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:55 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.