Current local time in Lijiang, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Lijiang
Lijiang, Yunnan, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 1,137,600.
| Country: | China |
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| State / region: | Yunnan |
| Coordinates: | 26°52′N / 100°13′E |
| Population: | 1,137,600 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Lijiang
| 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
Lijiang does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Lijiang today
| Sunrise: | 07:22 |
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| Sunset: | 18:44 |
| Solar noon: | 13:03 |
| Day length: | 11h 22m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:58 – 19:08 |
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 Lijiang
- London+7 hLijiang is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hLijiang is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hLijiang is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Lijiang time
What time zone is Lijiang in?
Lijiang uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Lijiang observe daylight saving time?
Lijiang does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Lijiang and London?
Right now Lijiang 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 Lijiang and New York?
Right now Lijiang 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.