Jinan runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Jinan and your time
Jinan at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Shandong |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 36.67° N, 117.00° E |
Time zone in Jinan
Local time in Jinan 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Jinan keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Jinan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Jinan for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Jinan is
When it is 9:00 AM in Jinan, 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 |
Jinan 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 Jinan
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Jinan is at 4:53 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset at 7:35 PM on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Jinan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:16 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:54 AM | 7:34 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:00 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:21 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Clock time and sun time in Jinan
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Jinan: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time.
Places close to Jinan
All the places listed below keep the same time as Jinan.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mingshui Subdistrict | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Feicheng | 51 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tai’an | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pingyin County | 65 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhoucun | 75 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Boshan | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Laiwu | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Liaocheng | 92 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Jinan
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jinan in?
Jinan uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Jinan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Jinan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Jinan and New York?
Jinan 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 Jinan does not.
Is Jinan on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Jinan and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Jinan?
About 14 hours 40 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 39 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.