Tai’an keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Tai’an and your time
Tai’an at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Shandong |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 36.19° N, 117.12° E |
Which time zone Tai’an uses
The clocks in Tai’an 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, Tai’an keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Tai’an, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Tai’an for 2026 or 2027.
Tai’an time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Tai’an 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 Tai’an 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Tai’an
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The earliest sunrise in Tai’an is at 4:54 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset at 7:33 PM on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Tai’an
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:16 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:55 AM | 7:32 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:00 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:19 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 42 min |
When the sun is highest in Tai’an
Tai’an lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:10 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Tai’an
Every city below shares Tai’an’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feicheng | 33 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Laiwu | 48 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jinan | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sishui | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pingyin County | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xintai | 65 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mingshui Subdistrict | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Boshan | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Plan around the time in Tai’an
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tai’an in?
Tai’an uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Tai’an use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Tai’an last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Tai’an and New York?
Tai’an 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 Tai’an does not.
Is Tai’an on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Tai’an and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Tai’an?
About 14 hours 38 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 42 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.