Ziyang keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Ziyang and your time
Ziyang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Sichuan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 30.12° N, 104.65° E |
Time zone in Ziyang
Local time in Ziyang 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. Ziyang shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Ziyang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Ziyang for 2026 or 2027.
Ziyang time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Ziyang 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 Ziyang 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Ziyang
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The earliest sunrise in Ziyang is at 5:59 AM on June 11, and the latest sunset at 8:07 PM on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Ziyang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:06 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:00 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:50 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:54 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 12 min |
Clock time and sun time in Ziyang
The clock in Ziyang runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:00 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Ziyang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Ziyang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neijiang | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Meishan | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chengdu | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zigong | 88 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suining | 99 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Leshan | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zitong | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Deyang | 115 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ziyang in?
Ziyang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Ziyang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Ziyang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Ziyang and New York?
Ziyang 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 Ziyang does not.
Is Ziyang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Ziyang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Ziyang?
About 14 hours 5 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 12 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Ziyang?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Ziyang lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:00 PM on standard time.
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.