Liaocheng keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Liaocheng and your time
Liaocheng 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 | 36.45° N, 116.00° E |
Which time zone Liaocheng uses
Liaocheng 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.
China spans 2 offsets. Liaocheng shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Liaocheng, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Liaocheng for 2026 or 2027.
Liaocheng time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Liaocheng is 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 |
Liaocheng 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 Liaocheng
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Over the year, daylight in Liaocheng grows from 9 hours 40 minutes to 14 hours 39 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 59 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Liaocheng
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:20 AM | 6:27 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:58 AM | 7:37 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:04 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:24 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 40 min |
When the sun is highest in Liaocheng
Liaocheng lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:15 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Liaocheng
Every city below shares Liaocheng’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pingyin County | 44 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Linqing | 51 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Feicheng | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jinan | 92 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tai’an | 104 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dezhou | 115 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Puyang | 116 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yanzhou | 124 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Liaocheng in?
Liaocheng uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Liaocheng use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Liaocheng last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Liaocheng and New York?
Liaocheng 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 Liaocheng does not.
Is Liaocheng on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Liaocheng and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Liaocheng?
About 14 hours 39 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 40 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.