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. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. 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.
Today Baotou sees 12h 31m between a 06:20 sunrise and a 18:51 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Baotou
Daylight Hours in Baotou
Baotou gets 12h 32m of daylight today. Sunrise in Baotou is at 06:20 and sunset in Baotou is at 18:51.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 14 Sep ● | 04:43 | 06:19 | 12:36 | 16:09 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 04:44 | 06:20 | 12:36 | 16:07 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 04:45 | 06:21 | 12:35 | 16:06 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 04:47 | 06:22 | 12:35 | 16:05 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 04:48 | 06:23 | 12:35 | 16:04 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 04:49 | 06:24 | 12:34 | 16:03 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 04:50 | 06:25 | 12:34 | 16:02 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
14-day Forecast for Baotou
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Baotou
Sunrise
in Baotou
↑
6:20 AM
Sunset
in Baotou
↓
6:51 PM
Day Length
12h 31m
Dawn
in Baotou
5:52 AM
Dusk
in Baotou
7:19 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Baotou
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
11.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:43
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:00
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 15:21 on Monday, September 14, 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 September 14, 2026, Baotou is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Baotou today?
Today in Baotou: sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset is at 18:51, giving 12h 31m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Baotou tonight?
Over Baotou tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 11.2% 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.