Yichun keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Yichun and your time
Yichun at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Jiangxi |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 27.83° N, 114.40° E |
Time zone in Yichun
Yichun 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. Yichun shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Yichun, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Yichun for 2026 or 2027.
Yichun time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Yichun: 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 |
Yichun 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.
Daylight in Yichun
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Yichun runs from 10 hours 23 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 54 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:23 PM, comes on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Yichun
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:27 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:27 AM | 7:21 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:11 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:09 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 23 min |
Clock time and sun time in Yichun
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Yichun: solar noon falls at about 12:20 PM on standard time.
Places close to Yichun
All the places listed below keep the same time as Yichun.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xinyu | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pingxiang | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Liuyang | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ji’an | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhuzhou | 123 km (76 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changsha | 146 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiangtan | 147 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bashan | 162 km (101 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Yichun in?
Yichun uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Yichun use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Yichun last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Yichun and New York?
Yichun 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 Yichun does not.
Is Yichun on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Yichun and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Yichun?
About 13 hours 54 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 23 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.