Lianjiang keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Lianjiang and your time
Lianjiang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Guangdong |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 21.65° N, 110.28° E |
Lianjiang time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Lianjiang 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. Lianjiang shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Lianjiang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Lianjiang for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Lianjiang and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Lianjiang: 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 |
Lianjiang 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, sunset and day length in Lianjiang
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Being in the tropics, Lianjiang sees little change in day length: the longest day (13 hours 27 minutes) is only 2 hours 38 minutes longer than the shortest (10 hours 49 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:55 AM and 7:20 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Lianjiang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:43 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:57 AM | 7:24 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:28 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:13 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 49 min |
When the sun is highest in Lianjiang
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Lianjiang: solar noon falls at about 12:40 PM on standard time.
Cities near Lianjiang
Every city below shares Lianjiang’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhanjiang | 47 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wuchuan | 54 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Maoming | 65 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gaozhou | 67 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinyi | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yulin | 110 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hepu | 112 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Beiliu | 118 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Lianjiang
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Lianjiang in?
Lianjiang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Lianjiang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Lianjiang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Lianjiang and New York?
Lianjiang 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 Lianjiang does not.
Is Lianjiang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Lianjiang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Lianjiang?
About 13 hours 27 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 49 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.