Yiwu runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Yiwu and your time
Yiwu at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Zhejiang |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 29.32° N, 120.08° E |
Time zone in Yiwu
The clocks in Yiwu 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. Yiwu shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Yiwu, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Yiwu for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Yiwu is
A 9:00 AM start in Yiwu 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 |
Yiwu 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 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Yiwu
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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The earliest sunrise in Yiwu is at 5:00 AM on June 11, and the latest sunset at 7:03 PM on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Yiwu
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:04 AM | 6:11 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:01 AM | 7:02 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:48 AM | 5:56 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:50 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 16 min |
When the sun is highest in Yiwu
Yiwu lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:00 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Yiwu
Every city below shares Yiwu’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dongyang | 15 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pujiang | 24 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhuji | 48 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jinhua | 48 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guli | 48 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shaoxing | 91 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lishui | 96 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hangzhou | 109 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Yiwu in?
Yiwu uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Yiwu use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Yiwu last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Yiwu and New York?
Yiwu 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 Yiwu does not.
Is Yiwu on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Yiwu and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Yiwu?
About 14 hours 1 minute, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 16 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.