Yueyang keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Yueyang and your time
Yueyang 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 | 29.37° N, 113.09° E |
Which time zone Yueyang uses
Local time in Yueyang 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.
China spans 2 offsets. Yueyang shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Yueyang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Yueyang for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Yueyang and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Yueyang 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 |
Yueyang 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 Yueyang
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The earliest sunrise in Yueyang is at 5:27 AM on June 10, and the latest sunset at 7:31 PM on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Yueyang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:32 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:29 AM | 7:30 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:16 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:18 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 16 min |
Clock time and sun time in Yueyang
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Yueyang: solar noon falls at about 12:30 PM on standard time.
Cities near Yueyang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Yueyang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xindi Subdistrict | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiulin | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Puqi | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yiyang | 115 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiantao | 116 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qianjiang | 118 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xianning | 130 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changsha | 131 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Yueyang in?
Yueyang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Yueyang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Yueyang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Yueyang and New York?
Yueyang 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 Yueyang does not.
Is Yueyang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Yueyang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Yueyang?
About 14 hours 2 minutes, 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.