Lhasa keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Lhasa and your time
Lhasa at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Tibet |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 29.65° N, 91.10° E |
Lhasa time zone and clock changes
Local time in Lhasa 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.
China spans 2 offsets. Lhasa shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Lhasa, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Lhasa for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Lhasa is
Take 9:00 AM in Lhasa: 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 Lhasa 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Lhasa
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Over the year, daylight in Lhasa 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 Lhasa
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 8:00 AM | 8:07 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:56 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 7:44 AM | 7:51 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 8:47 AM | 7:01 PM | 10 h 15 min |
Clock time and sun time in Lhasa
Lhasa sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:55 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Lhasa
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lhoka | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Thimphu (Bhutan) | 282 km (175 mi) | --:-- | 2 h behind |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Lhasa in?
Lhasa uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Lhasa use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Lhasa last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Lhasa and New York?
Lhasa 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 Lhasa does not.
Is Lhasa on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Lhasa and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Lhasa?
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 Lhasa?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Lhasa lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:55 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.