Ulanqab runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Ulanqab and your time
Ulanqab at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Inner Mongolia |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 40.99° N, 113.13° E |
Time zone in Ulanqab
The clocks in Ulanqab 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.
China spans 2 offsets. Ulanqab shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Ulanqab, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Ulanqab for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Ulanqab is
When it is 9:00 AM in Ulanqab, 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 |
Because Ulanqab 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 Ulanqab
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Day length in Ulanqab runs from 9 hours 13 minutes at the December solstice to 15 hours 8 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:04 PM, comes on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Ulanqab
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:32 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:55 AM | 8:03 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:16 AM | 6:24 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:49 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 13 min |
Clock time and sun time in Ulanqab
Ulanqab lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:25 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Ulanqab
All the places listed below keep the same time as Ulanqab.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Datong | 101 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hohhot | 126 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhangjiakou | 148 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu | 168 km (104 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shuozhou | 196 km (122 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Salqin Town | 226 km (141 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yuanping | 255 km (159 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baotou | 279 km (174 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Ulanqab
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ulanqab in?
Ulanqab uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Ulanqab use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Ulanqab last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Ulanqab and New York?
Ulanqab 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 Ulanqab does not.
Is Ulanqab on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Ulanqab and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Ulanqab?
About 15 hours 8 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 13 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.