Luancheng keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Luancheng and your time
Luancheng at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Hebei |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 37.88° N, 114.65° E |
Luancheng time zone and clock changes
Local time in Luancheng 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, Luancheng keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Luancheng, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Luancheng for 2026 or 2027.
Luancheng time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Luancheng 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 |
Luancheng 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 Luancheng
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Luancheng runs from 9 hours 32 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 48 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:48 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Luancheng
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:26 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:59 AM | 7:47 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:10 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:34 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Clock time and sun time in Luancheng
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Luancheng: solar noon falls at about 12:20 PM on standard time.
Cities near Luancheng
All the places listed below keep the same time as Luancheng.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shijiazhuang | 23 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinji | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dingzhou | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jizhou | 89 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xingtai | 92 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hengshui | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yangquan | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shahecheng | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Luancheng in?
Luancheng uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Luancheng use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Luancheng last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Luancheng and New York?
Luancheng 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 Luancheng does not.
Is Luancheng on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Luancheng and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Luancheng?
About 14 hours 48 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 32 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.