Yichang keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Yichang and your time
Yichang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Hubei |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 30.71° N, 111.28° E |
Which time zone Yichang uses
Yichang 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. Yichang shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Yichang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Yichang for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Yichang is
When it is 9:00 AM in Yichang, 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 |
Because Yichang 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Yichang
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Day length in Yichang runs from 10 hours 10 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 8 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:42 PM, comes on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Yichang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:39 AM | 6:46 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:32 AM | 7:41 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:24 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:29 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 10 min |
Clock time and sun time in Yichang
Yichang lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:35 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Yichang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Yichang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhicheng | 51 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhijiang | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jingmen | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jingzhou | 96 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhongxiang City | 134 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wushan | 140 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yezhou | 150 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiulin | 154 km (96 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Yichang in?
Yichang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Yichang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Yichang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Yichang and New York?
Yichang 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 Yichang does not.
Is Yichang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Yichang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Yichang?
About 14 hours 8 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 10 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.