Time Now in Baotou, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 40.65° N, 109.84° E
Elevation: 1,064 m above sea level
Population rank: #55 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Inner Mongolia
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Baotou sits in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Being in the temperate belt, Baotou sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Baotou stands at an elevated 1064 m above the sea. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 2078 km away. As one of China's largest cities, Baotou is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Time & Daylight in Baotou
Daylight Hours in Baotou
Baotou gets 14h 21m of daylight today. Sunrise in Baotou is at 05:36 and sunset in Baotou is at 19:57.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 15m near the December solstice to 15h 05m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Baotou and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Baotou right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Baotou's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Baotou.
Weather in Baotou
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Prayer Times in Baotou
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 31 Jul ● | 03:40 | 05:35 | 12:47 | 16:42 | 19:58 | 21:28 |
| Sat, 1 Aug | 03:42 | 05:36 | 12:47 | 16:41 | 19:57 | 21:27 |
| Sun, 2 Aug | 03:43 | 05:37 | 12:46 | 16:41 | 19:56 | 21:26 |
| Mon, 3 Aug | 03:45 | 05:38 | 12:46 | 16:41 | 19:55 | 21:25 |
| Tue, 4 Aug | 03:46 | 05:39 | 12:46 | 16:40 | 19:53 | 21:23 |
| Wed, 5 Aug | 03:48 | 05:40 | 12:46 | 16:40 | 19:52 | 21:22 |
| Thu, 6 Aug | 03:50 | 05:41 | 12:46 | 16:39 | 19:51 | 21:21 |
14-day Forecast for Baotou
Moon Phases & Times for Baotou
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
98.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 20:55
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 06:55
Distances & Clock Changes in Baotou
How Far Is Baotou From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 2,078 km | SSE (167deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,651 km | E (92deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,248 km | WSW (247deg) |
| Singapore | 4,412 km | S (189deg) |
| Dubai | 5,284 km | W (269deg) |
| Moscow | 5,340 km | NW (314deg) |
| London | 7,739 km | NW (321deg) |
| Paris | 7,793 km | NW (318deg) |
Baotou's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Baotou and you would surface near Comallo, Argentina, about 43 km from the antipodal point at 40.6deg S, 70.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Baotou
What time is it in Baotou right now?
The current local time in Baotou is 00:41 on Friday, July 31, 2026. Baotou follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Baotou in?
Baotou uses the Asia/Shanghai IANA time zone (UTC+08:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Baotou?
Is Baotou on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of July 31, 2026, Baotou is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What moon phase is visible over Baotou tonight?
Over Baotou tonight the moon shows a Waning Gibbous phase at 98.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Baotou?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Baotou, clocks run about 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.