Tianshui keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Tianshui and your time
Tianshui 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 | 34.58° N, 105.74° E |
Tianshui time zone and clock changes
Tianshui 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, Tianshui keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Tianshui, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Tianshui for 2026 or 2027.
Tianshui time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Tianshui: 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 |
Tianshui 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 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 and sunset in Tianshui
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Tianshui runs from 9 hours 50 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 29 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:14 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Tianshui
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:01 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:45 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:46 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 8:00 AM | 5:51 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Clock time and sun time in Tianshui
The clock in Tianshui 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 Tianshui
All the places listed below keep the same time as Tianshui.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gangu Chengguanzhen | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pingliang | 137 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baoji | 139 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dingxi | 150 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guyuan | 166 km (103 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hanzhong | 205 km (127 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qingyang | 214 km (133 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chenggu | 216 km (134 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tianshui in?
Tianshui uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Tianshui use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Tianshui last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Tianshui and New York?
Tianshui 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 Tianshui does not.
Is Tianshui on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Tianshui and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Tianshui?
About 14 hours 29 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 50 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Tianshui?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Tianshui 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.