Yantai runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Yantai and your time
Yantai at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Shandong |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 37.48° N, 121.44° E |
Yantai time zone and clock changes
Local time in Yantai 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.
China spans 2 offsets. Yantai shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Yantai, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Yantai for 2026 or 2027.
Yantai time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Yantai: 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 |
Yantai 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Yantai
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Yantai runs from 9 hours 35 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 45 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:19 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Yantai
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:58 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:33 AM | 7:19 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:43 AM | 5:50 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:05 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Clock time and sun time in Yantai
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Yantai: solar noon falls at about 11:55 AM on standard time.
Cities near Yantai
All the places listed below keep the same time as Yantai.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tianfu | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Weihai | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dongcun | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Laiyang | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhaoyuan | 92 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Laixi | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Laizhou | 137 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pingdu | 153 km (95 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Plan around the time in Yantai
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Yantai in?
Yantai uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Yantai use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Yantai last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Yantai and New York?
Yantai 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 Yantai does not.
Is Yantai on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Yantai and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Yantai?
About 14 hours 45 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 35 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.