Liuzhou runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Liuzhou and your time
Liuzhou at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Guangxi |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 24.32° N, 109.41° E |
Liuzhou time zone and clock changes
Liuzhou 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. Liuzhou shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Liuzhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Liuzhou for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Liuzhou and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Liuzhou, 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 Liuzhou 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 Liuzhou
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The earliest sunrise in Liuzhou is at 5:53 AM on June 8, and the latest sunset at 7:35 PM on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Liuzhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:47 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:55 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:31 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:22 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 38 min |
When the sun is highest in Liuzhou
Liuzhou lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:40 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Liuzhou
Every city below shares Liuzhou’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laibin | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yizhou | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yangshuo | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guigang | 136 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guilin | 139 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hechi | 140 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nanning | 201 km (125 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yulin | 203 km (126 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Liuzhou in?
Liuzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Liuzhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Liuzhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Liuzhou and New York?
Liuzhou 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 Liuzhou does not.
Is Liuzhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Liuzhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Liuzhou?
About 13 hours 39 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 38 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.