Yan’an keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Yan’an and your time
Yan’an at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Shaanxi |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 36.60° N, 109.49° E |
Yan’an time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Yan’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.
China spans 2 offsets. Yan’an shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Yan’an, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Yan’an for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Yan’an and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Yan’an, 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 |
Yan’an 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Yan’an
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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The earliest sunrise in Yan’an is at 5:23 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset at 8:05 PM on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Yan’an
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:46 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:24 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:30 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:51 AM | 5:30 PM | 9 h 39 min |
When the sun is highest in Yan’an
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Yan’an: solar noon falls at about 12:40 PM on standard time.
Places close to Yan’an
Every city below shares Yan’an’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayaobu | 62 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hancheng | 152 km (95 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lüliang | 179 km (111 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Linfen | 190 km (118 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qingyang | 193 km (120 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tongchuan | 195 km (121 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yongji | 211 km (131 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiexiu | 221 km (137 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Yan’an
- Convert a time to or from Yan’an: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Yan’an to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Yan’an and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Yan’an in?
Yan’an uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Yan’an use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Yan’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 Yan’an and New York?
Yan’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 Yan’an does not.
Is Yan’an on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Yan’an and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Yan’an?
About 14 hours 40 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 39 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.