Jianshui runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Jianshui and your time
Jianshui at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Yunnan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 24.28° N, 101.22° E |
Jianshui time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Jianshui 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, Jianshui keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Jianshui, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Jianshui for 2026 or 2027.
Jianshui time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Jianshui: the clock reads 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 |
Jianshui 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Jianshui
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Jianshui runs from 10 hours 38 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 38 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:07 PM, comes on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Jianshui
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:20 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:28 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 7:04 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:54 AM | 6:33 PM | 10 h 38 min |
When the sun is highest in Jianshui
The clock in Jianshui runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:15 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Jianshui
Every city below shares Jianshui’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chuxiong | 90 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lincang | 123 km (76 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yuxi | 134 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ning’er | 139 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lianran Subdistrict | 146 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Haikou Subdistrict | 148 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiangcheng | 148 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pu'er | 167 km (104 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jianshui in?
Jianshui uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Jianshui use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Jianshui last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Jianshui and New York?
Jianshui 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 Jianshui does not.
Is Jianshui on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Jianshui and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Jianshui?
About 13 hours 38 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 38 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Jianshui?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Jianshui lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:15 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.