Yancheng runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Yancheng and your time
Yancheng at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Jiangsu |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 33.36° N, 120.16° E |
Time zone in Yancheng
The clocks in Yancheng 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, Yancheng keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Yancheng, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Yancheng for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Yancheng and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Yancheng: 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 |
Because Yancheng 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.
Daylight in Yancheng
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Yancheng grows from 9 hours 57 minutes to 14 hours 22 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 25 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Yancheng
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:04 AM | 6:11 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:50 AM | 7:12 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:48 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:59 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 57 min |
Clock time and sun time in Yancheng
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Yancheng: solar noon falls at about 12:00 PM on standard time.
Cities near Yancheng
All the places listed below keep the same time as Yancheng.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xinghua | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dongtai Town | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taizhou | 99 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huai'an | 109 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rugao | 117 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yangzhou | 126 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhenjiang | 143 km (89 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhenzhou | 151 km (94 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Yancheng in?
Yancheng uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Yancheng use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Yancheng last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Yancheng and New York?
Yancheng 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 Yancheng does not.
Is Yancheng on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Yancheng and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Yancheng?
About 14 hours 22 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 57 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.