Laiyang runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Laiyang and your time
Laiyang 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 | 36.98° N, 120.71° E |
Which time zone Laiyang uses
The clocks in Laiyang 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, Laiyang keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Laiyang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Laiyang for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Laiyang is
Take 9:00 AM in Laiyang: 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 |
Laiyang 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 Laiyang
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Laiyang runs from 9 hours 37 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 42 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:21 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Laiyang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:01 AM | 6:09 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:38 AM | 7:20 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:45 AM | 5:53 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:07 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 37 min |
When the sun is highest in Laiyang
Laiyang lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:55 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Laiyang
Every city below shares Laiyang’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laixi | 21 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dongcun | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhaoyuan | 51 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nancun | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pingdu | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Laizhou | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yantai | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiaozhou | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Laiyang
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Laiyang in?
Laiyang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Laiyang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Laiyang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Laiyang and New York?
Laiyang 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 Laiyang does not.
Is Laiyang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Laiyang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Laiyang?
About 14 hours 42 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 37 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.