Geographic position of Lu’an
Lu’an is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 31.7356° N, 116.5169° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,533 km (2,195 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,486 km (4,030 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,552 km (8,421 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,031 km (6,854 mi) east
Lu’an lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Lu’an
With a population of 1,644,344, Lu’an ranks as the 81st most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Lu’an
Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE / ZSOF) is a major international airport located about 52 km (32 mi) from Lu’an.
Current local time at the airport is 22:54:53.
Daylight saving time in Lu’an
Lu’an uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Lu’an does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Lu’an
Business hours in Lu’an (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 Lu’an
Compare time in Lu’an with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Lu’an in?
Lu’an 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 Lu’an at UTC+8.
What time is it in Lu’an right now?
The current local time in Lu’an is 22:54:53 on Sunday, 13 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Lu’an observe daylight saving time?
No. Lu’an is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Lu’an?
Lu’an is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Lu’an?
Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) is the nearest airport to Lu’an, located about 52 km away. The current local time at the airport is 22:54:53.
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