Days in Ya'an are currently getting shorter, about 12 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 Ya'an
Ya'an is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 29.9852° N, 102.9990° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,338 km (2,074 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,681 km (4,151 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,357 km (8,300 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,931 km (6,171 mi) east
Ya'an 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 Ya'an
The point on Earth exactly opposite Ya'an is near Viña del Mar - when it's noon in Ya'an, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Ya'an
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Ya'an
Ya'an is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Ya'an 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 Ya'an
In Ya'an, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 4m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 13m, a difference of roughly 3h 51m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Ya'an's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Ya'an at 29.99° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Ya'an
With a population of 612,056, Ya'an ranks as the 238th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Ya'an
Leshan Airport (LSG) is a regional airport located about 95 km (59 mi) from Ya'an.
Current local time at the airport is 12:40:53.
Daylight saving time in Ya'an
Ya'an uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Ya'an does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Ya'an
Business hours in Ya'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: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Ya'an
Compare time in Ya'an with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Ya'an
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Ya'an in?
Ya'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 Ya'an at UTC+8.
What time is it in Ya'an right now?
The current local time in Ya'an is 12:40:53 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Ya'an observe daylight saving time?
No. Ya'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 Ya'an?
Ya'an is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Ya'an?
Leshan Airport (LSG) is the nearest airport to Ya'an, located about 95 km away. The current local time at the airport is 12:40:53.
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