Baotou runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Baotou and your time
Baotou at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Inner Mongolia |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 40.65° N, 109.84° E |
Time zone in Baotou
The clocks in Baotou follow Asia/Shanghai and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 1991. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+8.
China spans 2 offsets. Baotou shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Baotou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Baotou for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Baotou and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Baotou is 8:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 12:00 PM in Sydney and 5:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 12 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 16 h behind | 16 h behind | 15 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
Baotou never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Baotou
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Baotou is at 5:09 AM on June 15, and the latest sunset at 8:16 PM on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Baotou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:45 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:10 AM | 8:15 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:29 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 8:01 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Clock time and sun time in Baotou
Baotou lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:40 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Baotou
All the places listed below keep the same time as Baotou.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salqin Town | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dongsheng | 94 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ordos | 116 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hohhot | 153 km (95 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bayan Nur | 207 km (129 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shuozhou | 265 km (165 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wuhai | 279 km (173 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ulanqab | 279 km (174 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Baotou in?
Baotou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Baotou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Baotou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Baotou and New York?
Baotou is 13 hours ahead of New York in January and 12 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Baotou does not.
Is Baotou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Baotou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Baotou?
About 15 hours 5 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 16 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.