Loudi keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Loudi and your time
Loudi 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 | 27.73° N, 111.99° E |
Loudi time zone and clock changes
Local time in Loudi 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. Loudi shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Loudi, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Loudi for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Loudi is
Take 9:00 AM in Loudi: 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 |
Loudi 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Loudi
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Loudi runs from 10 hours 23 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 54 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:32 PM, comes on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Loudi
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:36 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:37 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:21 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:19 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 23 min |
Clock time and sun time in Loudi
Loudi lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:30 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Loudi
All the places listed below keep the same time as Loudi.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiangxiang City | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shaoshan | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lengshuijiang | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shaoyang | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiangtan | 90 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yiyang | 99 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changsha | 109 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hengyang | 112 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Tools for time in Loudi
- Convert a time to or from Loudi: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Loudi to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Loudi and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Loudi in?
Loudi uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Loudi use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Loudi last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Loudi and New York?
Loudi 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 Loudi does not.
Is Loudi on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Loudi and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Loudi?
About 13 hours 54 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 23 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.