Neijiang runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Neijiang and your time
Neijiang 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 | 29.58° N, 105.06° E |
Which time zone Neijiang uses
Neijiang 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, Neijiang keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Neijiang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Neijiang for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Neijiang is
When it is 9:00 AM in Neijiang, 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 Neijiang 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Neijiang
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Neijiang is at 5:59 AM on June 10, and the latest sunset at 8:04 PM on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Neijiang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:04 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:00 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:48 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:51 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 15 min |
When the sun is highest in Neijiang
The clock in Neijiang 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.
Cities near Neijiang
Every city below shares Neijiang’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zigong | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changyuan | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fuji | 57 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Longshui Town | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ziyang | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yongchuan | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Luzhou | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zitong | 99 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Neijiang in?
Neijiang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Neijiang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Neijiang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Neijiang and New York?
Neijiang 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 Neijiang does not.
Is Neijiang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Neijiang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Neijiang?
About 14 hours 3 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Neijiang?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Neijiang 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.