Current local time in Yanji, China
The live clock above shows the time in Yanji. Yanji is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+8 right now (CST).
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Jilin |
| Population | about 408,000 |
| Coordinates | 42.88° N, 129.51° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Yanji 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 | 5:26 AM | 5:32 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 3:43 AM | 7:03 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| September equinox | 5:08 AM | 5:21 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 6:49 AM | 3:50 PM | 9 h 0 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Yanji at about 11:30 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 38 minutes behind the sun, because Yanji sits at 129.5° E, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° E.
Yanji time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Yanji |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Yanji |
|---|---|---|
| Dunhua | 117 km (73 mi) | same time |
| Chongjin, North Korea | 124 km (77 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Mudangiang | 188 km (117 mi) | same time |
| Vladivostok, Russia | 197 km (122 mi) | 2 hours ahead |
| Hyeson, North Korea | 198 km (123 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Ussuriysk, Russia | 227 km (141 mi) | 2 hours ahead |
| Kimchaek, North Korea | 247 km (154 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Jilin | 263 km (163 mi) | same time |
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 Yanji in?
Yanji is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+8, all year.
Does Yanji have daylight saving time?
Yanji doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Yanji when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Yanji's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° E, so on standard time they run about 38 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).