Qingyang runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Qingyang and your time
Qingyang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Gansu |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 35.71° N, 107.64° E |
Qingyang time zone and clock changes
Qingyang 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, Qingyang keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Qingyang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Qingyang for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Qingyang is
When it is 9:00 AM in Qingyang, 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 |
Qingyang 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.
Daylight in Qingyang
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Qingyang runs from 9 hours 44 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 35 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:09 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Qingyang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:54 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:34 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:38 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:56 AM | 5:40 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Clock time and sun time in Qingyang
The clock in Qingyang runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 12:50 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Places close to Qingyang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Qingyang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pingliang | 89 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guyuan | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tongchuan | 149 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baoji | 154 km (96 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xianyang | 180 km (112 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yan’an | 193 km (120 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xi'an | 199 km (124 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tianshui | 214 km (133 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Qingyang
- Convert a time to or from Qingyang: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Qingyang to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Qingyang and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Qingyang in?
Qingyang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Qingyang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Qingyang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Qingyang and New York?
Qingyang 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 Qingyang does not.
Is Qingyang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Qingyang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Qingyang?
About 14 hours 35 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 44 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Qingyang?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Qingyang lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:50 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.