Panjin runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Panjin and your time
Panjin at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Liaoning |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 41.12° N, 122.07° E |
Time zone in Panjin
Local time in Panjin is UTC+8 year round, under the Asia/Shanghai rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 1991, and no future change is scheduled.
China spans 2 offsets. Panjin shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Panjin, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Panjin for 2026 or 2027.
Panjin time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Panjin, 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 Panjin 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 Panjin
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Panjin grows from 9 hours 13 minutes to 15 hours 9 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 56 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Panjin
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:56 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:19 AM | 7:28 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:40 AM | 5:48 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:14 AM | 4:26 PM | 9 h 13 min |
Clock time and sun time in Panjin
Panjin lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:50 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Panjin
All the places listed below keep the same time as Panjin.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newchwang | 52 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Beizhen City | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Haicheng | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Liaozhong | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Anshan | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jinzhou | 78 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Liaoyang | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fuxin | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Panjin in?
Panjin uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Panjin use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Panjin last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Panjin and New York?
Panjin 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 Panjin does not.
Is Panjin on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Panjin and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Panjin?
About 15 hours 9 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 13 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.