Liuyang runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Liuyang and your time
Liuyang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Hunan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 28.16° N, 113.63° E |
Time zone in Liuyang
Local time in Liuyang is UTC+8 year round, under the Asia/Shanghai rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 1991, and no future change is scheduled.
China spans 2 offsets. Liuyang shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Liuyang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Liuyang for 2026 or 2027.
Liuyang time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Liuyang, 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 |
Liuyang 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Liuyang
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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The earliest sunrise in Liuyang is at 5:28 AM on June 10, and the latest sunset at 7:26 PM on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Liuyang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:30 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:29 AM | 7:25 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:14 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:13 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 21 min |
Clock time and sun time in Liuyang
Liuyang lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:25 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Liuyang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Liuyang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhuzhou | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pingxiang | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changsha | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiangtan | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yichun | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shaoshan | 112 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiangxiang City | 117 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yiyang | 133 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Liuyang
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Liuyang in?
Liuyang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Liuyang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Liuyang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Liuyang and New York?
Liuyang 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 Liuyang does not.
Is Liuyang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Liuyang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Liuyang?
About 13 hours 56 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 21 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.