Yuanping keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Yuanping and your time
Yuanping at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Shanxi |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 38.72° N, 112.76° E |
Which time zone Yuanping uses
Local time in Yuanping is UTC+8 year round, under the Asia/Shanghai rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 1991, and no future change is scheduled.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Yuanping keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Yuanping, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Yuanping for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Yuanping and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Yuanping 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 Yuanping 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 Yuanping
Today
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Day length in Yuanping runs from 9 hours 27 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 53 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:58 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Yuanping
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:33 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:04 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:17 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:44 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Clock time and sun time in Yuanping
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Yuanping: solar noon falls at about 12:30 PM on standard time.
Places close to Yuanping
All the places listed below keep the same time as Yuanping.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xinzhou | 34 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shuozhou | 73 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taiyuan | 96 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jinzhong | 115 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yangquan | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Datong | 160 km (99 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shijiazhuang | 168 km (104 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Luancheng | 189 km (117 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Yuanping in?
Yuanping uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Yuanping use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Yuanping last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Yuanping and New York?
Yuanping 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 Yuanping does not.
Is Yuanping on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Yuanping and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Yuanping?
About 14 hours 53 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 27 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.