Where to stay
Neighborhood guide
Linqu is a county town under Weifang in central Shandong, at the foot of the Yishan mountains. It is an agricultural centre in hilly country, quieter than the coastal cities of the province.
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Linqu, Shandong, China uses Asia/Shanghai, currently CST (UTC+08:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Linqu is a city in China, with a population of about 299,600. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Country
🇨🇳 China
Population
299,646
Calling code
+86
Currency
CNY
Linqu vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 06:18 / 17:21
- Day length
- 11h 3m
Linqu, beyond the clock
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
What to see
Timed to the light
The Shanwang fossil beds within the county are internationally significant, preserving exceptionally detailed Miocene plants, insects and animals in fine shale, with a museum on the site. Mount Yi nearby is a Taoist mountain with temples and walking trails.
Weather & daylight
October
- Sunrise
- 06:18
- Sunset
- 17:21
- Daylight
- 11h 3m
Getting around
Transit notes
Buses and taxis cover the town, and reaching the fossil site and the mountain requires a taxi or hired car. Weifang is around an hour away with rail connections beyond.
Best time to visit
Seasons & timing
Spring and autumn are mild and the most comfortable for the hills. Summers are hot and humid, and winters are cold and dry.
Currency & language
🇨🇳 CNY
China uses the CNY, calling code +86.
China uses the renminbi, quoted in yuan, and Mandarin is the standard language. Mobile payment is near-universal, so arranging a working method in advance matters.
Common questions
What time zone is Linqu in?
Linqu uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently CST (UTC+08:00).
Does Linqu observe daylight saving time?
No clock changes are scheduled for Linqu in the next year.
How many hours ahead or behind is Linqu?
Linqu is 8 hours ahead of UTC, 12 hours ahead of New York City, 7 hours ahead of London and 1 hour behind Tokyo. Relative to your own clock: .