Yiyang runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Yiyang and your time
Yiyang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Hunan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 28.57° N, 112.35° E |
Yiyang time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Yiyang 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. Yiyang shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Yiyang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Yiyang for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Yiyang and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Yiyang: 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 |
Yiyang 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 and sunset in Yiyang
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Yiyang grows from 10 hours 19 minutes to 13 hours 58 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 39 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Yiyang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:35 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:33 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:19 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:19 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 19 min |
Clock time and sun time in Yiyang
Yiyang lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:30 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Yiyang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Yiyang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changsha | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shaoshan | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changde | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiangxiang City | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiangtan | 97 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Loudi | 99 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhuzhou | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yueyang | 115 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Yiyang
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Yiyang in?
Yiyang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Yiyang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Yiyang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Yiyang and New York?
Yiyang 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 Yiyang does not.
Is Yiyang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Yiyang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Yiyang?
About 13 hours 58 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 19 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.