Asia · China

Current time in Dandong

China Standard Time.

CST · UTC+08:00IANA: Asia/Shanghai40.13° N · 124.39° E
Current time☀ Daylight
12:38:43

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

04:1411:4019:05
Sunrise
04:14
Solar noon
11:40
Sunset
19:05

Offset right now

UTC+08:00

China Standard Time · CST

Daylight saving

Not observed

This zone has no seasonal clock change.

About Dandong time

Dandong keeps one clock.

Dandong, a border city in China facing North Korean Sinuijim across the Yalu River, follows China Standard Time (UTC+8). Business along the river trade zone runs on steady PRC work rhythms, and sunset comes early in winter because of its northeastern latitude, giving workers quieter evenings for team catch-ups.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dandong's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

Does Dandong use daylight saving time?
No, Dandong uses China Standard Time (UTC+8) all year round, with no daylight saving changes.
What time zone does Dandong use?
Dandong follows Asia/Shanghai, which is UTC+8, in line with the rest of China.
How does Dandong's location affect its daylight hours?
Despite sharing Beijing's time zone, Dandong's northeastern location means earlier sunsets in winter and later sunrises compared to western China.
What are the main business hours in Dandong?
Typical office hours are 9:00–18:00 local time, matching the standard work day across China.
Why does Dandong share a time zone with Beijing?
China observes a single time zone nationwide, so Dandong aligns with Beijing time despite being far to the northeast.
How does Dandong's time zone impact coordination with North Korea?
North Korea uses Pyongyang Time (UTC+8:30), so across the border in Sinuijim, the local time is 30 minutes ahead of Dandong.
What is the best time to schedule calls with Dandong teams?
Successful calls can usually be arranged between 10:00–17:00 Dandong time, avoiding early mornings when daylight is limited in winter.
What are the main time zone-related challenges for remote work in Dandong?
Remote workers should remember that even though China uses a single time zone, Dandong's daylight patterns differ from western parts of the country.

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GET /v1/timezones?country=fr
{
"data": [
{
"iana": "Europe/Paris",
"display_name": "Paris",
"current": {
"utc_offset": "+02:00",
"abbreviation": "CEST",
"is_dst": true
}
}
]
}