Current local time in Dalian, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Dalian
Dalian, Liaoning, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 4,087,733.
| Country: | China |
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| State / region: | Liaoning |
| Coordinates: | 38°55′N / 121°36′E |
| Population: | 4,087,733 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Dalian
| 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
Dalian does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Dalian today
| Sunrise: | 06:08 |
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| Sunset: | 17:07 |
| Solar noon: | 11:38 |
| Day length: | 10h 58m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:41 – 17:34 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Dalian
- London+7 hDalian is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hDalian is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hDalian is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Dalian time
What time zone is Dalian in?
Dalian uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Dalian observe daylight saving time?
Dalian does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Dalian and London?
Right now Dalian 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 Dalian and New York?
Right now Dalian 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.