Ya'an runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Ya'an and your time
Ya'an at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Sichuan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 29.99° N, 103.00° E |
Time zone in Ya'an
Local time in Ya'an is UTC+8 year round, under the Asia/Shanghai rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 1991, and no future change is scheduled.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Ya'an keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Ya'an, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Ya'an for 2026 or 2027.
Ya'an time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Ya'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 Ya'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 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 Ya'an
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The earliest sunrise in Ya'an is at 6:06 AM on June 11, and the latest sunset at 8:13 PM on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Ya'an
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:12 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:07 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:57 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 8:00 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 13 min |
Clock time and sun time in Ya'an
Ya'an sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:10 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Ya'an
All the places listed below keep the same time as Ya'an.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meishan | 81 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Leshan | 88 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kangding | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chengdu | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ziyang | 159 km (99 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Deyang | 184 km (114 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zigong | 186 km (116 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mianzhu | 190 km (118 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ya'an in?
Ya'an uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Ya'an use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Ya'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 Ya'an and New York?
Ya'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 Ya'an does not.
Is Ya'an on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Ya'an and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Ya'an?
About 14 hours 5 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Ya'an?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Ya'an lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:10 PM on standard time.
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.