Current Time 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
The time now in Lijiang, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Lijiang currently observes CST, UTC+8. Local time in Lijiang runs on a UTC+08:00 offset (Asia/Shanghai). Lijiang does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. At roughly 2397 m, Lijiang is a genuine high-altitude city. Lijiang is fairly isolated: even Hong Kong lies some 1497 km off. Lijiang is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Lijiang gets 11h 32m of daylight today, with sunrise at 07:18 and sunset at 18:50.
Lijiang Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Lijiang
Lijiang gets 11h 32m of daylight today. Sunrise in Lijiang is at 07:18 and sunset in Lijiang is at 18:50.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 27m near the December solstice to 13h 50m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Lijiang and Major Cities
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Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Lijiang's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Lijiang.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 05:58 | 07:18 | 13:05 | 16:23 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 05:59 | 07:18 | 13:04 | 16:23 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:59 | 07:19 | 13:04 | 16:22 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 06:00 | 07:19 | 13:04 | 16:21 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 06:00 | 07:20 | 13:04 | 16:21 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:01 | 07:21 | 13:04 | 16:20 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:01 | 07:21 | 13:03 | 16:19 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Lijiang
Sunrise
in Lijiang
↑
7:18 AM
Sunset
in Lijiang
↓
6:50 PM
Day Length
11h 32m
Dawn
in Lijiang
6:54 AM
Dusk
in Lijiang
7:14 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Lijiang
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
23.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 12:25
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 22:38
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 23:28 on Thursday, October 15, 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 October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lijiang today?
Lijiang sees sunrise at 07:18 and sunset at 18:50 today, giving 11h 32m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Lijiang tonight?
Tonight the moon over Lijiang is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 23.0%.
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.