Current local time in Benxi, China
The live clock above shows the time in Benxi. Benxi is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+8 right now (CST).
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Liaoning |
| Population | about 924,000 |
| Coordinates | 41.33° N, 123.75° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Benxi doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:49 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 4:11 AM | 7:21 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| September equinox | 5:31 AM | 5:44 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 7:07 AM | 4:18 PM | 9 h 11 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Benxi at about 11:53 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 15 minutes behind the sun, because Benxi sits at 123.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° E.
Benxi time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Benxi |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 hours behind in Jan, 12 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 16 hours behind in Jan, 15 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 4 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 2.5 hours behind | |
| Tokyo | 1 hour ahead | |
| Sydney | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Benxi |
|---|---|---|
| Liaoyang | 48 km (30 mi) | same time |
| Shenyeng | 58 km (36 mi) | same time |
| Fushun | 60 km (37 mi) | same time |
| Anshan | 72 km (45 mi) | same time |
| Tieling | 108 km (67 mi) | same time |
| Dandong | 143 km (89 mi) | same time |
| Yingkow | 144 km (89 mi) | same time |
| Sinuiju, North Korea | 150 km (93 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
Other cities in China
- Shanghai
- Beijing
- Guangzhou
- Wuhan
- Tianjin
- Chongqing
- Dongguan
- Shenzhen
- Shenyeng
- Chengdu
- Xian
- Harbin
- Nanjing
- Hechi
- Changchun
- Taiyuan
- Dalian
- Hangzhou
Questions people ask
What time zone is Benxi in?
Benxi is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+8, all year.
Does Benxi have daylight saving time?
Benxi doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Benxi when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Benxi's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° E, so on standard time they run about 15 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).