Ordos runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Ordos and your time
Ordos at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Inner Mongolia |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 39.61° N, 109.78° E |
Time zone in Ordos
The clocks in Ordos 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, Ordos keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Ordos, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Ordos for 2026 or 2027.
Ordos time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Ordos, 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 Ordos 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 Ordos
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Ordos grows from 9 hours 22 minutes to 14 hours 58 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 36 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Ordos
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:45 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:13 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:29 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:58 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 22 min |
Clock time and sun time in Ordos
Ordos lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:40 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Ordos
All the places listed below keep the same time as Ordos.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dongsheng | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baotou | 116 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Salqin Town | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hohhot | 208 km (129 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shuozhou | 229 km (142 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bayan Nur | 239 km (149 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wuhai | 254 km (158 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lüliang | 261 km (162 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ordos in?
Ordos uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Ordos use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Ordos last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Ordos and New York?
Ordos 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 Ordos does not.
Is Ordos on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Ordos and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Ordos?
About 14 hours 58 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 22 minutes of daylight.
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.