Luzhou keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Luzhou and your time
Luzhou at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Sichuan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 28.89° N, 105.43° E |
Time zone in Luzhou
Luzhou 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Luzhou keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Luzhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Luzhou for 2026 or 2027.
Luzhou time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Luzhou, it 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 Luzhou 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Luzhou
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Day length in Luzhou runs from 10 hours 18 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 59 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:01 PM, comes on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Luzhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:03 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:47 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:48 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 18 min |
Clock time and sun time in Luzhou
Luzhou sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:00 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Luzhou
All the places listed below keep the same time as Luzhou.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuji | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hejiang | 41 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changyuan | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yongchuan | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baisha | 70 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yibin | 78 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xuyong | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zigong | 81 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Luzhou
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Luzhou in?
Luzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Luzhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Luzhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Luzhou and New York?
Luzhou 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 Luzhou does not.
Is Luzhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Luzhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Luzhou?
About 13 hours 59 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 18 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Luzhou?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Luzhou lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:00 PM on standard time.
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.