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Yibin

Current time in Yibin

02:22
Friday, 23 October · CST, UTC+08:00
UTC UTC
18:22
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Yibin, Sichuan, China uses Asia/Shanghai, currently CST (UTC+08:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.

Yibin is a city in China, home to around 836,300 people. It keeps the same time year-round, with no daylight saving changes.

Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Country
🇨🇳 China
Population
836,340
Calling code
+86
Currency
CNY

Yibin vs. other major cities

Shift date & time
−12h+12h

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    Sunrise / sunset
    07:05 / 18:26
    Day length
    11h 21m

    Yibin, beyond the clock

    Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.

    Where to stay

    Neighborhood guide

    Central Yibin at the confluence of the Yangtze and Min rivers keeps riverside promenades, markets, and transit links close together, while the surrounding hills offer a quieter setting further out. A central location makes the most of the city's riverside layout.

    What to see

    Timed to the light

    The riverfront and nearby bamboo forests are especially pleasant in spring and autumn, when temperatures are milder than the region's hot, humid summers and the countryside is at its greenest.

    Weather & daylight

    October

    Sunrise
    07:05
    Sunset
    18:26
    Daylight
    11h 21m
    Getting around

    Transit notes

    Buses and taxis serve the city, and the riverside center is manageable on foot. A car or tour is generally the more practical way to reach the surrounding bamboo forests and countryside.

    Best time to visit

    Seasons & timing

    Sichuan's humid subtropical basin climate brings hot, muggy summers and mild, often overcast winters, so spring and autumn generally offer the clearest skies and most comfortable conditions.

    Currency & language

    🇨🇳 CNY

    China uses the CNY, calling code +86.

    China uses the yuan (renminbi), and Mandarin Chinese is the official language, alongside the widely spoken local Sichuanese dialect. A relaxed, friendly manner suits the region's easygoing pace.

    Common questions

    What time zone is Yibin in?
    Yibin uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently CST (UTC+08:00).
    Does Yibin observe daylight saving time?
    No clock changes are scheduled for Yibin in the next year.
    How many hours ahead or behind is Yibin?
    Yibin is 8 hours ahead of UTC, 12 hours ahead of New York City, 7 hours ahead of London and 1 hour behind Tokyo.