Pingliang keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Pingliang and your time
Pingliang 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 | 35.54° N, 106.69° E |
Which time zone Pingliang uses
Pingliang 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, Pingliang keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Pingliang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Pingliang for 2026 or 2027.
Pingliang time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Pingliang: 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 Pingliang 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 Pingliang
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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The earliest sunrise in Pingliang is at 5:37 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset at 8:13 PM on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Pingliang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:58 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:38 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:42 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:59 AM | 5:44 PM | 9 h 45 min |
When the sun is highest in Pingliang
The clock in Pingliang 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 Pingliang
Every city below shares Pingliang’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guyuan | 64 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qingyang | 89 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tianshui | 137 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baoji | 140 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gangu Chengguanzhen | 153 km (95 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dingxi | 187 km (116 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tongchuan | 218 km (135 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xianyang | 227 km (141 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Pingliang
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Pingliang in?
Pingliang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Pingliang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Pingliang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Pingliang and New York?
Pingliang 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 Pingliang does not.
Is Pingliang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Pingliang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Pingliang?
About 14 hours 34 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 45 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Pingliang?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Pingliang 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.