Shiyan runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Shiyan and your time
Shiyan at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Hubei |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 32.65° N, 110.78° E |
Time zone in Shiyan
Shiyan 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, Shiyan keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Shiyan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Shiyan for 2026 or 2027.
Shiyan time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Shiyan 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 |
Shiyan 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Shiyan
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Over the year, daylight in Shiyan grows from 10 hours to 14 hours 18 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 18 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Shiyan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:41 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:30 AM | 7:48 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:25 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:35 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h |
Clock time and sun time in Shiyan
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Shiyan: solar noon falls at about 12:35 PM on standard time.
Cities near Shiyan
All the places listed below keep the same time as Shiyan.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laohekou | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huazhou Subdistrict | 123 km (76 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhenping | 142 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiangyang | 145 km (90 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shangluo | 157 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ankang | 165 km (102 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nanyang | 170 km (106 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Binhe Subdistrict | 192 km (120 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Tools for time in Shiyan
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Shiyan in?
Shiyan uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Shiyan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Shiyan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Shiyan and New York?
Shiyan 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 Shiyan does not.
Is Shiyan on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Shiyan and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Shiyan?
About 14 hours 18 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 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.