Leshan keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Leshan and your time
Leshan at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Sichuan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 29.56° N, 103.76° E |
Time zone in Leshan
Local time in Leshan 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, Leshan keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Leshan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Leshan for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Leshan and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Leshan: 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 Leshan 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.
Daylight in Leshan
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Over the year, daylight in Leshan grows from 10 hours 15 minutes to 14 hours 3 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 48 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Leshan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:09 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:05 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:54 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:56 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 15 min |
When the sun is highest in Leshan
The clock in Leshan runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:05 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Leshan
Every city below shares Leshan’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meishan | 54 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ya'an | 88 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zigong | 101 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ziyang | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiangjiaba Town | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yibin | 123 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Neijiang | 126 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chengdu | 126 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Tools for time in Leshan
- Convert a time to or from Leshan: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Leshan and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Leshan in?
Leshan uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Leshan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Leshan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Leshan and New York?
Leshan 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 Leshan does not.
Is Leshan on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Leshan and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Leshan?
About 14 hours 3 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Leshan?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Leshan lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:05 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.