Time Now in Dunhuang, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 40.17° N, 94.68° E
Elevation: 1,131 m above sea level
Population rank: #412 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Gansu
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Dunhuang is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+08:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Dunhuang, China, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Dunhuang
Daylight Hours in Dunhuang
Dunhuang gets 14h 41m of daylight today. Sunrise in Dunhuang is at 06:26 and sunset in Dunhuang is at 21:07.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 18m near the December solstice to 15h 02m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Dunhuang and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Dunhuang right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Dunhuang
What is the current local time in Dunhuang?
The live local time in Dunhuang is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Dunhuang currently observes CST, with a standard offset of UTC+08:00.
What time zone is Dunhuang in?
Dunhuang uses the CST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+08:00.
Does Dunhuang observe daylight saving time?
No. Dunhuang stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Dunhuang's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Dunhuang.
Weather in Dunhuang
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Prayer Times in Dunhuang
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 04:25 | 06:26 | 13:47 | 17:44 | 21:08 | 22:38 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:27 | 06:27 | 13:47 | 17:44 | 21:07 | 22:37 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:28 | 06:28 | 13:47 | 17:44 | 21:07 | 22:37 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:29 | 06:28 | 13:47 | 17:44 | 21:06 | 22:36 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:31 | 06:29 | 13:47 | 17:44 | 21:05 | 22:35 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:32 | 06:30 | 13:47 | 17:43 | 21:04 | 22:34 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 04:34 | 06:31 | 13:47 | 17:43 | 21:04 | 22:34 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Dunhuang
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14-day Forecast for Dunhuang
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Dunhuang
Sunrise
in Dunhuang
↑
6:26 AM
Sunset
in Dunhuang
↓
9:07 PM
Day Length
14h 40m
Dawn
in Dunhuang
5:54 AM
Dusk
in Dunhuang
9:39 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Dunhuang
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:48
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:26
Distances & Clock Changes in Dunhuang
How Far Is Dunhuang From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 2,703 km | SE (131deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,135 km | SW (228deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,934 km | E (83deg) |
| Dubai | 4,004 km | WSW (258deg) |
| Singapore | 4,414 km | SSE (166deg) |
| Moscow | 4,438 km | NW (313deg) |
| Paris | 6,924 km | NW (312deg) |
| London | 6,926 km | NW (316deg) |
Dunhuang's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Dunhuang and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.2deg S, 85.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dunhuang
What time is it in Dunhuang right now?
The current local time in Dunhuang is 01:36 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Dunhuang follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Dunhuang in?
Dunhuang 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 Dunhuang?
Is Dunhuang on daylight saving time right now?
No — Dunhuang is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dunhuang today?
Today in Dunhuang: sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset is at 21:07, giving 14h 40m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Dunhuang tonight?
The moon phase over Dunhuang tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Dunhuang?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Dunhuang, clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.