Linfen runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Linfen and your time
Linfen at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Shanxi |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 36.09° N, 111.52° E |
Which time zone Linfen uses
Linfen 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. Linfen shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Linfen, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Linfen for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Linfen and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Linfen: 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 |
Linfen 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 Linfen
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Linfen grows from 9 hours 42 minutes to 14 hours 37 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 55 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Linfen
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:38 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:17 AM | 7:54 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:22 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:41 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Clock time and sun time in Linfen
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Linfen: solar noon falls at about 12:35 PM on standard time.
Places close to Linfen
All the places listed below keep the same time as Linfen.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jiexiu | 110 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hancheng | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yuncheng | 128 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jincheng | 135 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changzhi | 143 km (89 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiyuan | 147 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sanmenxia | 148 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yima | 154 km (96 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Tools for time in Linfen
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Linfen in?
Linfen uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Linfen use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Linfen last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Linfen and New York?
Linfen 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 Linfen does not.
Is Linfen on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Linfen and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Linfen?
About 14 hours 37 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 42 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.