Current local time in Jinan, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Jinan
Jinan, Shandong, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 4,335,989.
| Country: | China |
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| State / region: | Shandong |
| Coordinates: | 36°40′N / 117°00′E |
| Population: | 4,335,989 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Jinan
| 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
Jinan does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Jinan today
| Sunrise: | 06:25 |
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| Sunset: | 17:27 |
| Solar noon: | 11:56 |
| Day length: | 11h 01m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:59 – 17:53 |
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 Jinan
- London+7 hJinan is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hJinan is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hJinan is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Jinan time
What time zone is Jinan in?
Jinan uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Jinan observe daylight saving time?
Jinan does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Jinan and London?
Right now Jinan 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 Jinan and New York?
Right now Jinan 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.