Lianyungang keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Lianyungang and your time
Lianyungang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Jiangsu |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 34.60° N, 119.22° E |
Time zone in Lianyungang
Lianyungang follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone and stays on UTC+8 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 1991; the tz database lists no change after that.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Lianyungang keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Lianyungang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Lianyungang for 2026 or 2027.
Lianyungang time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Lianyungang: 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 |
Lianyungang 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 Lianyungang
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Lianyungang grows from 9 hours 50 minutes to 14 hours 29 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 39 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Lianyungang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:51 AM | 7:19 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:52 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:06 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 50 min |
When the sun is highest in Lianyungang
Lianyungang lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:05 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Lianyungang
Every city below shares Lianyungang’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xinyi | 83 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Linyi | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rizhao | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suqian | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huai'an | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pizhou | 120 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suicheng Subdistrict | 141 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yishui | 142 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Lianyungang in?
Lianyungang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Lianyungang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Lianyungang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Lianyungang and New York?
Lianyungang 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 Lianyungang does not.
Is Lianyungang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Lianyungang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Lianyungang?
About 14 hours 29 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 50 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.