Current Time in Longyan

23:49:04
Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Country: China
Population: 1,025,087
Coordinates: 25.0749° N, 117.0178° E
Country Code: CN
IANA Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
UTC Offset
DST
No
Local Time
Sunrise
06:00
Sunset
18:10
Day Length*
12h 10m
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous - 83%

Days in Longyan are currently getting shorter, about 8 minutes shorter than a week ago.*

* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.

Geographic position of Longyan

Longyan is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 25.0749° N, 117.0178° E.

  • Distance from the Equator:
    about 2,791 km (1,734 mi)
  • Distance from the North Pole:
    about 7,227 km (4,491 mi)
  • Distance from the South Pole:
    about 12,810 km (7,960 mi)
  • Distance from the Prime Meridian:
    about 11,799 km (7,332 mi) east

Longyan lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.

Antipode of Longyan

The point on Earth exactly opposite Longyan is near Salta - when it's noon in Longyan, it's close to midnight there.

Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Longyan

Morning Blue Hour
05:30-06:00
Morning Golden Hour
06:00-07:00
Evening Golden Hour
17:10-18:10
Evening Blue Hour
18:10-18:40

Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.

Current Season in Longyan

Longyan is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 89 days from now.

Because Longyan is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.

Longest & Shortest Day in Longyan

In Longyan, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 41m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 34m, a difference of roughly 3h 7m between the two.

This seasonal swing depends on Longyan's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Longyan at 25.07° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.

Population Ranking of Longyan

With a population of 1,025,087, Longyan ranks as the 155th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.

Nearest Airport to Longyan

Liancheng Guanzhishan Airport (LCX / ZSLO) is a regional airport located about 72 km (45 mi) from Longyan.

Current local time at the airport is 23:49:04.

Daylight saving time in Longyan

Longyan uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.

Longyan does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.

Best Time to Call Longyan

Business hours in Longyan (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:

  • New York: 9:00 PM (previous day) - 5:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
  • Los Angeles: 6:00 PM (previous day) - 2:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
  • London: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
  • Dubai: 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
  • Mumbai: 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
  • Tokyo: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
  • Sydney: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)

Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.

Time Difference from Longyan

Compare time in Longyan with major cities worldwide.

Public Holidays Affecting Longyan

Official national holiday observed in China.

Next holiday
Mid-Autumn Festival
September 25, 2026 · in 3 days · banks and government offices typically closed

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Longyan in?

Longyan follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Longyan at UTC+8.

What time is it in Longyan right now?

The current local time in Longyan is 23:49:04 on Tuesday, 22 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.

Does Longyan observe daylight saving time?

No. Longyan is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.

How far ahead or behind UTC is Longyan?

Longyan is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

What is the nearest airport to Longyan?

Liancheng Guanzhishan Airport (LCX) is the nearest airport to Longyan, located about 72 km away. The current local time at the airport is 23:49:04.

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