Lu'an runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Lu'an and your time
Lu'an at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Anhui |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 31.74° N, 116.52° E |
Time zone in Lu'an
Local time in Lu'an 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Lu'an keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Lu'an, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Lu'an for 2026 or 2027.
Lu'an time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Lu'an: 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 |
Because Lu'an 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.
Daylight in Lu'an
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Over the year, daylight in Lu'an grows from 10 hours 5 minutes to 14 hours 13 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 8 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Lu'an
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:18 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:09 AM | 7:22 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:03 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:10 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Clock time and sun time in Lu'an
Lu'an lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:15 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Lu'an
All the places listed below keep the same time as Lu'an.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hefei | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huainan | 109 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chaohu | 129 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Anking | 145 km (90 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fuyang | 145 km (90 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tongling | 149 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chizhou | 150 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Macheng | 155 km (96 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Lu'an in?
Lu'an uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Lu'an use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Lu'an last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Lu'an and New York?
Lu'an 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 Lu'an does not.
Is Lu'an on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Lu'an and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Lu'an?
About 14 hours 13 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 5 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.