Meishan keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Meishan and your time
Meishan 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 | 30.04° N, 103.84° E |
Time zone in Meishan
Meishan 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, Meishan keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Meishan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Meishan for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Meishan is
A 9:00 AM start in Meishan 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 Meishan 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 Meishan
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Over the year, daylight in Meishan grows from 10 hours 13 minutes to 14 hours 5 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 52 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Meishan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:09 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:04 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:53 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:57 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 13 min |
Clock time and sun time in Meishan
Meishan sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:05 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Places close to Meishan
All the places listed below keep the same time as Meishan.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leshan | 54 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chengdu | 73 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ziyang | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ya'an | 81 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zigong | 120 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Neijiang | 129 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Deyang | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mianzhu | 148 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Meishan in?
Meishan uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Meishan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Meishan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Meishan and New York?
Meishan 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 Meishan does not.
Is Meishan on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Meishan and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Meishan?
About 14 hours 5 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Meishan?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Meishan lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:05 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.