Days in Luoyang are currently getting shorter, about 15 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 Luoyang
Luoyang is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 34.6735° N, 112.4368° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,860 km (2,398 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,159 km (3,827 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,879 km (8,624 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,294 km (6,396 mi) east
Luoyang 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 Luoyang
The point on Earth exactly opposite Luoyang is near Puente Alto - when it's noon in Luoyang, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Luoyang
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Luoyang
Luoyang is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 89 days from now.
Because Luoyang 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 Luoyang
In Luoyang, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 29m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 49m, a difference of roughly 4h 40m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Luoyang's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Luoyang at 34.67° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Luoyang
With a population of 1,390,581, Luoyang ranks as the 112th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Luoyang
Luoyang Beijiao Airport (LYA / ZHLY) is a major international airport serving Luoyang directly.
Current local time at the airport is 01:53:51.
Daylight saving time in Luoyang
Luoyang uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Luoyang does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Luoyang
Business hours in Luoyang (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 Luoyang
Compare time in Luoyang with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Luoyang
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Luoyang in?
Luoyang 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 Luoyang at UTC+8.
What time is it in Luoyang right now?
The current local time in Luoyang is 01:53:51 on Tuesday, 22 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Luoyang observe daylight saving time?
No. Luoyang is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Luoyang?
Luoyang is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Luoyang?
Luoyang Beijiao Airport (LYA) is the airport serving Luoyang. The current local time at the airport is 01:53:51.
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