Current Time in Diancun, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 33.77° N, 105.82° E
Elevation: 1,119 m above sea level
Population rank: #1970 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Gansu
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 55m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
The time now in Diancun, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Diancun currently observes CST, UTC+8. Diancun sits in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Diancun stands at an elevated 1119 m above the sea. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 1513 km away. Modest in size, Diancun still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
Diancun gets 11h 21m of daylight today, with sunrise at 07:01 and sunset at 18:23.
Diancun Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Diancun
Diancun gets 11h 22m of daylight today. Sunrise in Diancun is at 07:01 and sunset in Diancun is at 18:23.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 54m near the December solstice to 14h 24m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Diancun and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Diancun right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Diancun's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Diancun.
Weather in Diancun
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Prayer Times in Diancun
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 05:35 | 07:01 | 12:42 | 15:56 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 05:36 | 07:01 | 12:42 | 15:55 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:37 | 07:02 | 12:42 | 15:54 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:37 | 07:03 | 12:42 | 15:53 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:38 | 07:04 | 12:41 | 15:52 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:39 | 07:05 | 12:41 | 15:51 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:40 | 07:05 | 12:41 | 15:51 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
14-day Forecast for Diancun
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Diancun
Sunrise
in Diancun
↑
7:01 AM
Sunset
in Diancun
↓
6:23 PM
Day Length
11h 21m
Dawn
in Diancun
6:35 AM
Dusk
in Diancun
6:48 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Diancun
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
18.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:29
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:02
Distances & Clock Changes in Diancun
How Far Is Diancun From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,513 km | SE (145deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,084 km | ENE (76deg) |
| Singapore | 3,611 km | S (184deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,642 km | WSW (252deg) |
| Dubai | 4,936 km | W (273deg) |
| Moscow | 5,639 km | NW (318deg) |
| London | 8,114 km | NW (321deg) |
| Paris | 8,125 km | NW (318deg) |
Diancun's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Diancun and you would surface near Constitución, Chile, about 238 km from the antipodal point at 33.8deg S, 74.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Diancun
What time is it in Diancun right now?
The current local time in Diancun is 09:49 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Diancun follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Diancun in?
Diancun 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 Diancun?
Is Diancun on daylight saving time right now?
No — Diancun is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Diancun today?
Diancun sees sunrise at 07:01 and sunset at 18:23 today, giving 11h 21m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Diancun tonight?
The moon phase over Diancun tonight is Waxing Crescent with 18.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Diancun?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Diancun, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.