Yangquan keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Yangquan and your time
Yangquan 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 | 37.86° N, 113.56° E |
Yangquan time zone and clock changes
Yangquan 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.
China spans 2 offsets. Yangquan shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Yangquan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Yangquan for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Yangquan is
Take 9:00 AM in Yangquan: 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 Yangquan 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 Yangquan
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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The earliest sunrise in Yangquan is at 5:03 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset at 7:52 PM on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Yangquan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:30 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:04 AM | 7:51 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:14 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:38 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Clock time and sun time in Yangquan
Yangquan 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 Yangquan
All the places listed below keep the same time as Yangquan.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jinzhong | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shijiazhuang | 83 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taiyuan | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinzhou | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Luancheng | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yuanping | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xingtai | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shahecheng | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Yangquan
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Yangquan in?
Yangquan uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Yangquan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Yangquan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Yangquan and New York?
Yangquan 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 Yangquan does not.
Is Yangquan on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Yangquan and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Yangquan?
About 14 hours 47 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.