Luoyang keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Luoyang and your time
Luoyang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Henan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 34.67° N, 112.44° E |
Which time zone Luoyang uses
Luoyang 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. Luoyang shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Luoyang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Luoyang for 2026 or 2027.
Luoyang time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Luoyang: 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 |
Luoyang 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, sunset and day length in Luoyang
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Over the year, daylight in Luoyang grows from 9 hours 50 minutes to 14 hours 29 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 39 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Luoyang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:35 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:18 AM | 7:47 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:19 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:34 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 50 min |
When the sun is highest in Luoyang
Luoyang 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.
Places close to Luoyang
Every city below shares Luoyang’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jiyuan | 48 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yima | 51 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiaozuo | 96 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jincheng | 99 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhengzhou | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sanmenxia | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pingdingshan | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinxiang | 137 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Luoyang
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Luoyang in?
Luoyang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Luoyang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Luoyang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Luoyang and New York?
Luoyang 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 Luoyang does not.
Is Luoyang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Luoyang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Luoyang?
About 14 hours 29 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 50 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.