Current Time in Yan’an, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 36.6° N, 109.49° E
Elevation: 960 m above sea level
Population rank: #270 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Shaanxi
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Daylight Hours in Yan’an
Yan’an gets 14h 37m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset is at 20:00.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 39m near the December solstice to 14h 39m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Yan’an and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Yan’an right now.
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These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Yan’an.
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Prayer Times in Yan’an
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 03:28 | 05:23 | 12:41 | 16:32 | 20:00 | 21:30 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 03:28 | 05:23 | 12:41 | 16:33 | 20:00 | 21:30 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 03:28 | 05:23 | 12:42 | 16:33 | 20:01 | 21:31 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 03:28 | 05:23 | 12:42 | 16:33 | 20:01 | 21:31 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 03:28 | 05:23 | 12:42 | 16:33 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 03:28 | 05:23 | 12:42 | 16:34 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 03:28 | 05:23 | 12:43 | 16:34 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Yan’an
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Moon Phases & Times for Yan’an
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How Far Is Yan’an From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,651 km | SSE (163deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,699 km | E (83deg) |
| Singapore | 3,963 km | S (190deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,058 km | WSW (251deg) |
| Dubai | 5,256 km | W (272deg) |
| Moscow | 5,637 km | NW (316deg) |
| London | 8,074 km | NW (322deg) |
| Paris | 8,111 km | NW (319deg) |
Yan’an's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Yan’an and you would surface near Las Ovejas, Argentina, about 48 km from the antipodal point at 36.6deg S, 70.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Yan’an
What time is it in Yan’an right now?
The current local time in Yan’an is 14:14 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Yan’an follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Yan’an in?
Yan’an 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 Yan’an?
Is Yan’an on daylight saving time right now?
No — Yan’an is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Yan’an today?
Today in Yan’an: sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset is at 20:00, giving 14h 37m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Yan’an tonight?
The moon phase over Yan’an tonight is Waning Crescent with 12.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Yan’an?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Yan’an, clocks run about 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.