Kunming runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Kunming and your time
Kunming 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 | 25.04° N, 102.72° E |
Time zone in Kunming
Kunming follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone and stays on UTC+8 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 1991; the tz database lists no change after that.
China spans 2 offsets. Kunming shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Kunming, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kunming for 2026 or 2027.
Kunming time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Kunming, 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 |
Because Kunming 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.
Daylight in Kunming
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Over the year, daylight in Kunming grows from 10 hours 35 minutes to 13 hours 42 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 7 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Kunming
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:14 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:20 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:58 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:50 AM | 6:25 PM | 10 h 35 min |
Clock time and sun time in Kunming
The clock in Kunming runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:10 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Kunming
All the places listed below keep the same time as Kunming.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lianran Subdistrict | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Haikou Subdistrict | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yuxi | 78 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qujing | 118 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chuxiong | 118 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kaiyuan | 160 km (100 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jianshui | 173 km (108 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gejiu | 192 km (119 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kunming in?
Kunming uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Kunming use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Kunming last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Kunming and New York?
Kunming 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 Kunming does not.
Is Kunming on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Kunming and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Kunming?
About 13 hours 42 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 35 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Kunming?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Kunming lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:10 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.