Yibin keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Yibin and your time
Yibin 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 | 28.76° N, 104.64° E |
Which time zone Yibin uses
The clocks in Yibin 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. Yibin shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Yibin, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Yibin for 2026 or 2027.
Yibin time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Yibin 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 Yibin 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 Yibin
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Day length in Yibin runs from 10 hours 19 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 59 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:04 PM, comes on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Yibin
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:06 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:04 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:50 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:51 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 19 min |
Clock time and sun time in Yibin
The clock in Yibin runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:00 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Places close to Yibin
All the places listed below keep the same time as Yibin.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiangjiaba Town | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xunchang | 35 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zigong | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Luzhou | 78 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fuji | 83 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Neijiang | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xuyong | 102 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hejiang | 116 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Yibin
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Yibin in?
Yibin uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Yibin use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Yibin last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Yibin and New York?
Yibin 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 Yibin does not.
Is Yibin on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Yibin and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Yibin?
About 13 hours 59 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 19 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Yibin?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Yibin lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:00 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.