Laiwu runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Laiwu and your time
Laiwu 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 | 36.19° N, 117.66° E |
Which time zone Laiwu uses
The clocks in Laiwu 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. Laiwu shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Laiwu, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Laiwu for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Laiwu and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Laiwu 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 Laiwu 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 Laiwu
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length in Laiwu runs from 9 hours 42 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 38 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:31 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Laiwu
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:14 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:52 AM | 7:30 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:58 AM | 6:05 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:17 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Clock time and sun time in Laiwu
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Laiwu: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time.
Places close to Laiwu
All the places listed below keep the same time as Laiwu.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xintai | 34 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Boshan | 36 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tai’an | 48 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mingshui Subdistrict | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sishui | 70 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhoucun | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zibo | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jinan | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Laiwu in?
Laiwu uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Laiwu use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Laiwu last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Laiwu and New York?
Laiwu 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 Laiwu does not.
Is Laiwu on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Laiwu and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Laiwu?
About 14 hours 38 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 42 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.