Current local time in Changchun, China
The live clock above shows the time in Changchun. Changchun is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+8 right now (CST).
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Jilin |
| Population | about 2.9 million |
| Coordinates | 43.87° N, 125.34° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Changchun 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 | 5:43 AM | 5:49 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 3:56 AM | 7:24 PM | 15 h 28 min |
| September equinox | 5:25 AM | 5:38 PM | 12 h 13 min |
| December solstice | 7:09 AM | 4:03 PM | 8 h 54 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Changchun at about 11:47 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 21 minutes behind the sun, because Changchun sits at 125.3° E, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° E.
Changchun time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Changchun |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Changchun |
|---|---|---|
| Jiutai | 51 km (32 mi) | same time |
| Nongan | 64 km (40 mi) | same time |
| Jilin | 97 km (60 mi) | same time |
| Liaoyuan | 109 km (68 mi) | same time |
| Siping | 112 km (70 mi) | same time |
| Fuyu | 152 km (94 mi) | same time |
| Shuangcheng | 181 km (113 mi) | same time |
| Tieling | 213 km (133 mi) | same time |
Other cities in China
- Shanghai
- Beijing
- Guangzhou
- Wuhan
- Tianjin
- Chongqing
- Dongguan
- Shenzhen
- Shenyeng
- Chengdu
- Xian
- Harbin
- Nanjing
- Hechi
- Taiyuan
- Dalian
- Hangzhou
- Zhangzhou
Questions people ask
What time zone is Changchun in?
Changchun is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+8, all year.
Does Changchun have daylight saving time?
Changchun doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Changchun when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Changchun's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° E, so on standard time they run about 21 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).