Current local time in Jilin, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Jilin
Jilin, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 1,881,977.
| Country: | China |
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| Coordinates: | 43°50′N / 126°33′E |
| Population: | 1,881,977 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Jilin
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Shanghai |
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| Time zone name: | China Standard Time (CST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+08:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in China: | 2 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Jilin does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Jilin today
| Sunrise: | 05:56 |
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| Sunset: | 16:40 |
| Solar noon: | 11:18 |
| Day length: | 10h 43m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:27 – 17:09 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Jilin
- London+7 hJilin is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hJilin is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hJilin is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Jilin time
What time zone is Jilin in?
Jilin uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Jilin observe daylight saving time?
Jilin does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Jilin and London?
Right now Jilin is 7 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Jilin and New York?
Right now Jilin is 12 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.