Taiyuan runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Taiyuan and your time
Taiyuan at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Shanxi |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 37.87° N, 112.56° E |
Time zone in Taiyuan
Taiyuan 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, Taiyuan keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Taiyuan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Taiyuan for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Taiyuan is
Take 9:00 AM in Taiyuan: 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 |
Taiyuan 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 Taiyuan
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Taiyuan is at 5:07 AM on June 14, and the latest sunset at 7:56 PM on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Taiyuan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:34 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:08 AM | 7:55 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:18 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:42 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Clock time and sun time in Taiyuan
Taiyuan lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:30 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Taiyuan
All the places listed below keep the same time as Taiyuan.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jinzhong | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinzhou | 62 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yangquan | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yuanping | 96 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiexiu | 110 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lüliang | 131 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shuozhou | 161 km (100 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shijiazhuang | 169 km (105 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Plan around the time in Taiyuan
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Taiyuan in?
Taiyuan uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Taiyuan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Taiyuan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Taiyuan and New York?
Taiyuan 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 Taiyuan does not.
Is Taiyuan on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Taiyuan and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Taiyuan?
About 14 hours 48 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 32 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.