Current Time in Jiuquan, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 39.74° N, 98.52° E
Elevation: 1,464 m above sea level
Population rank: #286 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Gansu
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Daylight Hours in Jiuquan
Jiuquan gets 14h 56m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset is at 20:53.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 21m near the December solstice to 14h 59m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 03:51 | 05:57 | 13:25 | 17:23 | 20:53 | 22:23 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 03:51 | 05:57 | 13:25 | 17:23 | 20:54 | 22:24 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 03:51 | 05:57 | 13:26 | 17:24 | 20:54 | 22:24 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 03:51 | 05:57 | 13:26 | 17:24 | 20:55 | 22:25 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 03:50 | 05:57 | 13:26 | 17:24 | 20:55 | 22:25 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 03:50 | 05:57 | 13:26 | 17:24 | 20:55 | 22:25 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 03:50 | 05:57 | 13:26 | 17:25 | 20:56 | 22:26 |
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How Far Is Jiuquan From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 2,436 km | SE (138deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,360 km | SW (234deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,615 km | E (84deg) |
| Singapore | 4,302 km | S (172deg) |
| Dubai | 4,318 km | W (261deg) |
| Moscow | 4,710 km | NW (313deg) |
| London | 7,187 km | NW (317deg) |
| Paris | 7,196 km | NW (314deg) |
Jiuquan's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Jiuquan and you would surface in the open ocean, near 39.7deg S, 81.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jiuquan
What time is it in Jiuquan right now?
The current local time in Jiuquan is 12:34 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Jiuquan follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Jiuquan in?
Jiuquan 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 Jiuquan?
Is Jiuquan on daylight saving time right now?
No — Jiuquan is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Jiuquan today?
Today in Jiuquan: sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset is at 20:53, giving 14h 56m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Jiuquan tonight?
The moon phase over Jiuquan tonight is Waning Crescent with 12.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Jiuquan?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Jiuquan, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.