Sanya keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Sanya and your time
Sanya at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Hainan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 18.25° N, 109.51° E |
Which time zone Sanya uses
Local time in Sanya 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. Sanya shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Sanya, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Sanya for 2026 or 2027.
Sanya time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Sanya: the clock reads 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 |
Sanya 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 Sanya
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Sanya, from 11 hours 2 minutes to 13 hours 14 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Sanya
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:46 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:07 AM | 7:21 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:31 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:09 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 2 min |
Clock time and sun time in Sanya
Sanya 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 Sanya
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wuzhishan City | 59 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wanning | 110 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dongfang | 130 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Danzhou | 141 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qionghai | 149 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wenchang | 198 km (123 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Haikou | 217 km (135 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Da Nang (Vietnam) | 279 km (173 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
More cities in China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sanya in?
Sanya uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Sanya use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Sanya last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Sanya and New York?
Sanya 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 Sanya does not.
Is Sanya on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Sanya and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Sanya?
About 13 hours 14 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 2 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.