Mianyang runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Mianyang and your time
Mianyang 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 | 31.47° N, 104.68° E |
Which time zone Mianyang uses
Mianyang 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, Mianyang keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Mianyang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Mianyang for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Mianyang is
Take 9:00 AM in Mianyang: 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 |
Because Mianyang 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 Mianyang
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The earliest sunrise in Mianyang is at 5:56 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset at 8:10 PM on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Mianyang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:06 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:57 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:50 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:57 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 6 min |
Clock time and sun time in Mianyang
The clock in Mianyang runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:00 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Places close to Mianyang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Mianyang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luojiang | 25 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiangyou | 33 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mianzhu | 46 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Deyang | 47 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pingwu County | 105 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chengdu | 107 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suining | 136 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ziyang | 150 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Mianyang in?
Mianyang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Mianyang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Mianyang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Mianyang and New York?
Mianyang 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 Mianyang does not.
Is Mianyang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Mianyang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Mianyang?
About 14 hours 12 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 6 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Mianyang?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Mianyang 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.