Laibin runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Laibin and your time
Laibin at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Guangxi |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 23.75° N, 109.22° E |
Laibin time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Laibin 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, Laibin keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Laibin, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Laibin for 2026 or 2027.
Laibin time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Laibin: 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 Laibin 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, sunset and day length in Laibin
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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The earliest sunrise in Laibin is at 5:55 AM on June 8, and the latest sunset at 7:34 PM on July 3.
Daylight through the year in Laibin
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:48 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:57 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:32 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:21 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 40 min |
When the sun is highest in Laibin
The clock in Laibin runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 12:45 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Places close to Laibin
Every city below shares Laibin’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liuzhou | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guigang | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yizhou | 101 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nanning | 139 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yulin | 156 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hechi | 156 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Beiliu | 163 km (101 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yangshuo | 172 km (107 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Laibin
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Laibin in?
Laibin uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Laibin use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Laibin last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Laibin and New York?
Laibin 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 Laibin does not.
Is Laibin on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Laibin and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Laibin?
About 13 hours 36 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 40 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Laibin?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Laibin lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:45 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.