Wuwei runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Wuwei and your time
Wuwei 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 | 37.93° N, 102.63° E |
Time zone in Wuwei
Local time in Wuwei is UTC+8 year round, under the Asia/Shanghai rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 1991, and no future change is scheduled.
China spans 2 offsets. Wuwei shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Wuwei, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Wuwei for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Wuwei and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Wuwei: 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 |
Wuwei 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 Wuwei
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Wuwei grows from 9 hours 32 minutes to 14 hours 48 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 16 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Wuwei
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:14 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:47 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:58 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 8:22 AM | 5:54 PM | 9 h 32 min |
When the sun is highest in Wuwei
Wuwei sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:10 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Wuwei
Every city below shares Wuwei’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jinchang | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qiaotou Town | 139 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Haidong | 162 km (101 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xining | 164 km (102 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baiyin | 205 km (127 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhangye | 220 km (137 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhongwei | 230 km (143 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lanzhou | 234 km (145 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Wuwei
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Wuwei in?
Wuwei uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Wuwei use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Wuwei last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Wuwei and New York?
Wuwei 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 Wuwei does not.
Is Wuwei on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Wuwei and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Wuwei?
About 14 hours 48 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 32 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Wuwei?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Wuwei lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:10 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.