Lüliang runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Lüliang and your time
Lüliang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Shanxi |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 37.52° N, 111.14° E |
Which time zone Lüliang uses
Lüliang 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. Lüliang shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Lüliang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Lüliang for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Lüliang is
A 9:00 AM start in Lüliang 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 Lüliang 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Lüliang
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The earliest sunrise in Lüliang is at 5:14 AM on June 14, and the latest sunset at 8:01 PM on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Lüliang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:40 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:14 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:24 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:47 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Clock time and sun time in Lüliang
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Lüliang: solar noon falls at about 12:35 PM on standard time.
Cities near Lüliang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Lüliang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jiexiu | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taiyuan | 131 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wayaobu | 138 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jinzhong | 143 km (89 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Linfen | 163 km (101 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinzhou | 171 km (106 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yan’an | 179 km (111 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yuanping | 194 km (120 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Lüliang in?
Lüliang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Lüliang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Lüliang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Lüliang and New York?
Lüliang 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 Lüliang does not.
Is Lüliang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Lüliang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Lüliang?
About 14 hours 45 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 34 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.