Ji’an runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Ji’an and your time
Ji’an at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Jiangxi |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 27.12° N, 114.98° E |
Ji’an time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Ji’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. Ji’an shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Ji’an, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Ji’an for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Ji’an is
A 9:00 AM start in Ji’an 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 Ji’an 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 Ji’an
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The earliest sunrise in Ji’an is at 5:25 AM on June 10, and the latest sunset at 7:19 PM on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Ji’an
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:24 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:26 AM | 7:17 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:09 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:06 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 26 min |
Clock time and sun time in Ji’an
Ji’an lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Ji’an
All the places listed below keep the same time as Ji’an.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xinyu | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yichun | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pingxiang | 124 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bashan | 128 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ganzhou | 141 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fuzhou | 163 km (101 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nancheng County | 171 km (106 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Liuyang | 176 km (110 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Plan around the time in Ji’an
- Convert a time to or from Ji’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 Ji’an and the other cities you work with.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ji’an in?
Ji’an uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Ji’an use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Ji’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 Ji’an and New York?
Ji’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 Ji’an does not.
Is Ji’an on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Ji’an and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Ji’an?
About 13 hours 51 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 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.