Lingyuan keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Lingyuan and your time
Lingyuan 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 | 41.24° N, 119.40° E |
Which time zone Lingyuan uses
The clocks in Lingyuan 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, Lingyuan keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Lingyuan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Lingyuan for 2026 or 2027.
Lingyuan time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Lingyuan, it 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 Lingyuan 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Lingyuan
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Over the year, daylight in Lingyuan grows from 9 hours 12 minutes to 15 hours 9 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 57 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Lingyuan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:29 AM | 7:39 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:50 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:25 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 12 min |
Clock time and sun time in Lingyuan
Lingyuan lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:00 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Lingyuan
All the places listed below keep the same time as Lingyuan.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaoyang | 96 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nanpiao | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chifeng | 120 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chengde | 125 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Beipiao | 130 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huludao | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shanhaiguan | 141 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qinhuangdao | 145 km (90 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Lingyuan
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Lingyuan in?
Lingyuan uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Lingyuan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Lingyuan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Lingyuan and New York?
Lingyuan 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 Lingyuan does not.
Is Lingyuan on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Lingyuan and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Lingyuan?
About 15 hours 9 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.