Current local time in Taiyuan, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Taiyuan
Taiyuan, Shanxi, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 3,426,519.
| Country: | China |
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| State / region: | Shanxi |
| Coordinates: | 37°52′N / 112°33′E |
| Population: | 3,426,519 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Taiyuan
| 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
Taiyuan does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Taiyuan today
| Sunrise: | 06:43 |
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| Sunset: | 17:45 |
| Solar noon: | 12:14 |
| Day length: | 11h 01m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:17 – 18:11 |
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 Taiyuan
- London+7 hTaiyuan is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hTaiyuan is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hTaiyuan is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Taiyuan time
What time zone is Taiyuan in?
Taiyuan uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Taiyuan observe daylight saving time?
Taiyuan does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Taiyuan and London?
Right now Taiyuan 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 Taiyuan and New York?
Right now Taiyuan 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.