Mianzhu runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Mianzhu and your time
Mianzhu 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 | 31.34° N, 104.22° E |
Mianzhu time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Mianzhu follow Asia/Shanghai and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 1991. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+8.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Mianzhu keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Mianzhu, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Mianzhu for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Mianzhu and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Mianzhu 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 |
Mianzhu 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 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 and sunset in Mianzhu
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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The earliest sunrise in Mianzhu is at 5:58 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset at 8:12 PM on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Mianzhu
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:07 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:59 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:52 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:58 AM | 6:05 PM | 10 h 7 min |
When the sun is highest in Mianzhu
The clock in Mianzhu runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:05 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Places close to Mianzhu
Every city below shares Mianzhu’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luojiang | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Deyang | 28 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mianyang | 46 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiangyou | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chengdu | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pingwu County | 122 km (76 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ziyang | 141 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Meishan | 148 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Tools for time in Mianzhu
- Convert a time to or from Mianzhu: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Mianzhu in?
Mianzhu uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Mianzhu use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Mianzhu last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Mianzhu and New York?
Mianzhu 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 Mianzhu does not.
Is Mianzhu on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Mianzhu and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Mianzhu?
About 14 hours 11 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 7 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Mianzhu?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Mianzhu 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.