Time Now in Lijiang, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 26.87° N, 100.22° E
Elevation: 2,397 m above sea level
Population rank: #381 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Yunnan
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Lijiang is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+08:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Lijiang, China, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Lijiang
Daylight Hours in Lijiang
Lijiang gets 13h 38m of daylight today. Sunrise in Lijiang is at 06:36 and sunset in Lijiang is at 20:14.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 27m near the December solstice to 13h 50m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Lijiang and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Lijiang right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Lijiang
What is the current local time in Lijiang?
The live local time in Lijiang is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Lijiang currently observes CST, with a standard offset of UTC+08:00.
What time zone is Lijiang in?
Lijiang uses the CST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+08:00.
Does Lijiang observe daylight saving time?
No. Lijiang stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Lijiang's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Lijiang.
Weather in Lijiang
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Prayer Times in Lijiang
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 05:04 | 06:36 | 13:25 | 16:54 | 20:14 | 21:44 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:05 | 06:36 | 13:25 | 16:54 | 20:14 | 21:44 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:05 | 06:37 | 13:25 | 16:54 | 20:13 | 21:43 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:06 | 06:37 | 13:25 | 16:54 | 20:13 | 21:43 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:07 | 06:38 | 13:25 | 16:55 | 20:12 | 21:42 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:08 | 06:38 | 13:25 | 16:55 | 20:12 | 21:42 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 05:08 | 06:39 | 13:25 | 16:55 | 20:12 | 21:42 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Lijiang
Sunrise
in Lijiang
↑
6:36 AM
Sunset
in Lijiang
↓
8:14 PM
Day Length
13h 37m
Dawn
in Lijiang
6:10 AM
Dusk
in Lijiang
8:40 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Lijiang
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:31
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:02
Distances & Clock Changes in Lijiang
How Far Is Lijiang From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,497 km | ESE (107deg) |
| Singapore | 2,863 km | S (172deg) |
| Mumbai | 2,923 km | WSW (259deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,846 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Dubai | 4,471 km | W (278deg) |
| Moscow | 5,871 km | NW (321deg) |
| Paris | 8,332 km | NW (318deg) |
| London | 8,371 km | NW (321deg) |
Lijiang's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Lijiang and you would surface in the open ocean, near 26.9deg S, 79.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lijiang
What time is it in Lijiang right now?
The current local time in Lijiang is 01:38 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Lijiang follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Lijiang in?
Lijiang 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 Lijiang?
Is Lijiang on daylight saving time right now?
No — Lijiang is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lijiang today?
Today in Lijiang: sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset is at 20:14, giving 13h 37m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Lijiang tonight?
The moon phase over Lijiang tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Lijiang?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Lijiang, clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.