Where to stay
Neighborhood guide
The central urban area concentrates most services within a manageable distance, suiting shorter stays. Surrounding rural districts, known for agriculture, offer a slower pace for those with extra time.
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Meishan, Sichuan, China uses Asia/Shanghai, currently CST (UTC+08:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Meishan ranks among the biggest cities in China, home to around 1.1 million people. It keeps the same time year-round, with no daylight saving changes.
Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Country
🇨🇳 China
Population
1,107,742
Calling code
+86
Currency
CNY
Meishan vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 07:09 / 18:29
- Day length
- 11h 20m
Meishan, beyond the clock
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
What to see
Timed to the light
Local parks and historic sites connected to the writer Su Shi, a native of the area, make for a pleasant, unhurried visit in mild weather. The riverside areas nearby offer a relaxed alternative for an evening walk.
Weather & daylight
October
- Sunrise
- 07:09
- Sunset
- 18:29
- Daylight
- 11h 20m
Getting around
Transit notes
Local buses and taxis cover most trips within the city, and ride-hailing apps are widely used. High-speed rail connects onward to larger cities in the province.
Best time to visit
Seasons & timing
Spring and autumn bring mild, comfortable conditions well suited to walking. Summers are warm and humid, and winters are cool with occasional fog.
Currency & language
🇨🇳 CNY
China uses the CNY, calling code +86.
China uses the yuan, and Mandarin Chinese is spoken as the official language nationwide. A courteous, low-key manner is generally appreciated.
Common questions
What time zone is Meishan in?
Meishan uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently CST (UTC+08:00).
Does Meishan observe daylight saving time?
No clock changes are scheduled for Meishan in the next year.
How many hours ahead or behind is Meishan?
Meishan 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: .