Jiangyin keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Jiangyin and your time
Jiangyin at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Jiangsu |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 31.91° N, 120.26° E |
Which time zone Jiangyin uses
Local time in Jiangyin is UTC+8 year round, under the Asia/Shanghai rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 1991, and no future change is scheduled.
China spans 2 offsets. Jiangyin shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Jiangyin, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Jiangyin for 2026 or 2027.
Jiangyin time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Jiangyin 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 Jiangyin 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Jiangyin
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length in Jiangyin runs from 10 hours 4 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 14 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:09 PM, comes on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Jiangyin
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:03 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:54 AM | 7:08 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:48 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:55 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 4 min |
Clock time and sun time in Jiangyin
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Jiangyin: solar noon falls at about 12:00 PM on standard time.
Places close to Jiangyin
All the places listed below keep the same time as Jiangyin.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhangjiagang | 27 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changzhou | 33 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wuxi | 38 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changshu | 54 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rugao | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nantong | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taizhou | 73 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yixing | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jiangyin in?
Jiangyin uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Jiangyin use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Jiangyin last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Jiangyin and New York?
Jiangyin 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 Jiangyin does not.
Is Jiangyin on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Jiangyin and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Jiangyin?
About 14 hours 14 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 4 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.