Current Local Time in Jilin
Jilin, China (GMT+8)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Jilin follows China Standard Time (CST), which is UTC+8. The city does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the offset remains constant year-round.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Asia/ShanghaiData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Humid continental with warm summers (20-27°C) and very cold winters (-20 to -10°C). Famous rime.
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📍About Jilin Time Zone
Jilin is located in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8). As a major metropolitan city in China, Jilin serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Jilin is 13 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Jilin, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Jilin does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+8.
Jilin has a population of approximately 3.6M. The local currency is the Chinese Yuan (¥). To call Jilin from abroad, use the country code +86 432. The primary language spoken is Mandarin, Korean.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Jilin time is 13 hours ahead of New York, and 8 hours ahead of London. This makes Jilin well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Jilin Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: China (CN)
- • Coordinates: 43.84°, 126.55°
- • Calling Code: +86 432