Liupanshui runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Liupanshui and your time
Liupanshui 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 | 26.59° N, 104.83° E |
Which time zone Liupanshui uses
Liupanshui 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Liupanshui keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Liupanshui, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Liupanshui for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Liupanshui and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Liupanshui: 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 |
Because Liupanshui 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Liupanshui
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Day length in Liupanshui runs from 10 hours 28 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 49 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:58 PM, comes on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Liupanshui
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:05 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:08 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:49 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:45 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 28 min |
Clock time and sun time in Liupanshui
Liupanshui sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:00 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Liupanshui
All the places listed below keep the same time as Liupanshui.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liuzhi | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bijie | 91 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Anshun | 116 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhaotong | 137 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qujing | 162 km (101 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xingyi | 167 km (104 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xuyong | 185 km (115 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guiyang | 187 km (116 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Plan around the time in Liupanshui
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Liupanshui in?
Liupanshui uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Liupanshui use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Liupanshui last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Liupanshui and New York?
Liupanshui 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 Liupanshui does not.
Is Liupanshui on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Liupanshui and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Liupanshui?
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 Liupanshui?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Liupanshui lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:00 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.