Guiyang keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Guiyang and your time
Guiyang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Guizhou |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 26.58° N, 106.72° E |
Time zone in Guiyang
The clocks in Guiyang 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Guiyang keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Guiyang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Guiyang for 2026 or 2027.
Guiyang time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Guiyang: the clock reads 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 |
Guiyang 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 Guiyang
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Guiyang is at 5:59 AM on June 10, and the latest sunset at 7:50 PM on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Guiyang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:58 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:01 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:42 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:37 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 28 min |
Clock time and sun time in Guiyang
The clock in Guiyang runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 12:55 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Places close to Guiyang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Guiyang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anshun | 86 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Duyun | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zunyi | 124 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kaili | 126 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Liuzhi | 134 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bijie | 163 km (101 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gulin | 185 km (115 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Liupanshui | 187 km (116 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Guiyang in?
Guiyang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Guiyang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Guiyang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Guiyang and New York?
Guiyang 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 Guiyang does not.
Is Guiyang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Guiyang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Guiyang?
About 13 hours 49 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 28 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Guiyang?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Guiyang lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:55 PM on standard time.
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.