Liaoyang runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Liaoyang and your time
Liaoyang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Liaoning |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 41.27° N, 123.17° E |
Which time zone Liaoyang uses
The clocks in Liaoyang 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Liaoyang keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Liaoyang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Liaoyang for 2026 or 2027.
Liaoyang time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Liaoyang 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 |
Because Liaoyang 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Liaoyang
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The earliest sunrise in Liaoyang is at 4:14 AM on June 15, and the latest sunset at 7:25 PM on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Liaoyang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:51 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:14 AM | 7:24 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:35 AM | 5:44 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:10 AM | 4:22 PM | 9 h 12 min |
When the sun is highest in Liaoyang
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Liaoyang: solar noon falls at about 11:45 AM on standard time.
Places close to Liaoyang
Every city below shares Liaoyang’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anshan | 23 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sujiatun | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Liaozhong | 46 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Benxi | 49 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Haicheng | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shenyang | 62 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinmin | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Panjin | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Liaoyang in?
Liaoyang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Liaoyang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Liaoyang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Liaoyang and New York?
Liaoyang 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 Liaoyang does not.
Is Liaoyang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Liaoyang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Liaoyang?
About 15 hours 10 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 12 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.