Shenyang keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Shenyang and your time
Shenyang 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 | 41.79° N, 123.43° E |
Which time zone Shenyang uses
The clocks in Shenyang 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, Shenyang keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Shenyang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Shenyang for 2026 or 2027.
Shenyang time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Shenyang, 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 |
Shenyang 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 Shenyang
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Over the year, daylight in Shenyang grows from 9 hours 8 minutes to 15 hours 13 minutes and back, a swing of 6 hours 5 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Shenyang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:50 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:11 AM | 7:25 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:34 AM | 5:43 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:11 AM | 4:19 PM | 9 h 8 min |
Clock time and sun time in Shenyang
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Shenyang: solar noon falls at about 11:45 AM on standard time.
Cities near Shenyang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Shenyang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fushun | 44 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinmin | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Liaoyang | 62 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Benxi | 62 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tieling | 65 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Liaozhong | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Anshan | 83 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kaiyuan | 96 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Shenyang in?
Shenyang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Shenyang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Shenyang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Shenyang and New York?
Shenyang 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 Shenyang does not.
Is Shenyang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Shenyang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Shenyang?
About 15 hours 13 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 8 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.