Lanzhou runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Lanzhou and your time
Lanzhou at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Gansu |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 36.06° N, 103.84° E |
Lanzhou time zone and clock changes
Lanzhou follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone and stays on UTC+8 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 1991; the tz database lists no change after that.
China spans 2 offsets. Lanzhou shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Lanzhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Lanzhou for 2026 or 2027.
Lanzhou time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Lanzhou, it 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 |
Because Lanzhou keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Lanzhou
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The earliest sunrise in Lanzhou is at 5:47 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset at 8:26 PM on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Lanzhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:09 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:48 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:53 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 8:12 AM | 5:54 PM | 9 h 42 min |
When the sun is highest in Lanzhou
The clock in Lanzhou runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:05 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Lanzhou
Every city below shares Lanzhou’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baiyin | 62 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Linxia | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dingxi | 89 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Haidong | 136 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tongren | 175 km (109 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xining | 197 km (122 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gangu Chengguanzhen | 199 km (124 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhongwei | 202 km (125 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Lanzhou
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Lanzhou in?
Lanzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Lanzhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Lanzhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Lanzhou and New York?
Lanzhou 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 Lanzhou does not.
Is Lanzhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Lanzhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Lanzhou?
About 14 hours 37 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 42 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Lanzhou?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Lanzhou lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:05 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.