Jilin City runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Jilin City and your time
Jilin City at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Jilin |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 43.85° N, 126.56° E |
Time zone in Jilin City
The clocks in Jilin City 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. Jilin City shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Jilin City, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Jilin City for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Jilin City is
Take 9:00 AM in Jilin City: 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 |
Because Jilin City 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 Jilin City
Today
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Day length in Jilin City runs from 8 hours 54 minutes at the December solstice to 15 hours 28 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:20 PM, comes on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Jilin City
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:38 AM | 5:46 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 3:51 AM | 7:20 PM | 15 h 28 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:22 AM | 5:30 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:05 AM | 3:59 PM | 8 h 54 min |
Clock time and sun time in Jilin City
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Jilin City: solar noon falls at about 11:35 AM on standard time.
Cities near Jilin City
All the places listed below keep the same time as Jilin City.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jishu | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiaohe | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiutai | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huadian | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changchun | 99 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dehui | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yushu | 109 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dunhua | 144 km (90 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Jilin City
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jilin City in?
Jilin City uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Jilin City use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Jilin City last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Jilin City and New York?
Jilin City 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 Jilin City does not.
Is Jilin City on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Jilin City and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Jilin City?
About 15 hours 28 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 hours 54 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.