Guangyuan keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Guangyuan and your time
Guangyuan 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 | 32.44° N, 105.82° E |
Time zone in Guangyuan
The clocks in Guangyuan 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, Guangyuan keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Guangyuan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Guangyuan for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Guangyuan and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Guangyuan, 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 |
Guangyuan 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.
Daylight in Guangyuan
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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The earliest sunrise in Guangyuan is at 5:49 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset at 8:08 PM on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Guangyuan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:01 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:50 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:45 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:55 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 1 min |
When the sun is highest in Guangyuan
Guangyuan sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 12:55 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Places close to Guangyuan
Every city below shares Guangyuan’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bazhong | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pingwu County | 122 km (76 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiangyou | 128 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hanzhong | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mianyang | 153 km (95 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chenggu | 161 km (100 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Luojiang | 177 km (110 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nanchong | 185 km (115 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Tools for time in Guangyuan
- Convert a time to or from Guangyuan: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Guangyuan to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Guangyuan and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Guangyuan in?
Guangyuan uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Guangyuan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Guangyuan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Guangyuan and New York?
Guangyuan 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 Guangyuan does not.
Is Guangyuan on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Guangyuan and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Guangyuan?
About 14 hours 17 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 1 minute of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Guangyuan?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Guangyuan 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.