Guilin keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Guilin and your time
Guilin at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Guangxi |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 25.28° N, 110.30° E |
Time zone in Guilin
The clocks in Guilin 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. Guilin shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Guilin, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Guilin for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Guilin is
When it is 9:00 AM in Guilin, 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 |
Because Guilin 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 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 Guilin
Today
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Over the year, daylight in Guilin grows from 10 hours 34 minutes to 13 hours 43 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 9 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Guilin
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:43 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:49 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:28 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:20 AM | 5:54 PM | 10 h 34 min |
Clock time and sun time in Guilin
Guilin lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:40 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Guilin
All the places listed below keep the same time as Guilin.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yangshuo | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Liuzhou | 139 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hezhou | 161 km (100 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wugang | 164 km (102 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yongzhou | 183 km (114 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yizhou | 186 km (115 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Laibin | 202 km (126 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hongjiang | 206 km (128 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Guilin in?
Guilin uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Guilin use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Guilin last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Guilin and New York?
Guilin 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 Guilin does not.
Is Guilin on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Guilin and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Guilin?
About 13 hours 43 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 34 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.