Current Time in Jilin, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 43.85° N, 126.56° E
Elevation: 196 m above sea level
Population rank: #63 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Jilin
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 25m behind the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Daylight Hours in Jilin
Jilin gets 15h 25m of daylight today — sunrise is at 03:51 and sunset is at 19:15.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 54m near the December solstice to 15h 28m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Jilin and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 01:22 | 03:51 | 11:33 | 15:39 | 19:15 | 20:45 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 01:22 | 03:51 | 11:33 | 15:40 | 19:16 | 20:46 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 01:21 | 03:50 | 11:33 | 15:40 | 19:16 | 20:46 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 01:21 | 03:50 | 11:34 | 15:40 | 19:17 | 20:47 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 01:21 | 03:50 | 11:34 | 15:41 | 19:17 | 20:47 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 01:20 | 03:50 | 11:34 | 15:41 | 19:18 | 20:48 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 01:20 | 03:50 | 11:34 | 15:41 | 19:18 | 20:48 |
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How Far Is Jilin From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 1,438 km | SE (125deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,651 km | SSW (209deg) |
| Singapore | 5,233 km | SSW (212deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,665 km | WSW (259deg) |
| Moscow | 6,064 km | NW (316deg) |
| Dubai | 6,640 km | W (277deg) |
| London | 8,239 km | NNW (329deg) |
| Paris | 8,365 km | NW (326deg) |
Jilin's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Jilin and you would surface in the open ocean, near 43.9deg S, 53.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jilin
What time is it in Jilin right now?
The current local time in Jilin is 12:43 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Jilin follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Jilin in?
Jilin uses the Asia/Shanghai IANA time zone (UTC+08:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Jilin?
Is Jilin on daylight saving time right now?
No — Jilin is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Jilin today?
Today in Jilin: sunrise is at 03:51 and sunset is at 19:15, giving 15h 24m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Jilin tonight?
The moon phase over Jilin tonight is Waning Crescent with 12.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Jilin?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Jilin, clocks run about 25m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.