Current Time in Lanzhou, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 36.06° N, 103.84° E
Elevation: 1,521 m above sea level
Population rank: #41 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Gansu
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Daylight Hours in Lanzhou
Lanzhou gets 14h 34m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset is at 20:21.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 42m near the December solstice to 14h 36m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 03:54 | 05:47 | 13:04 | 16:54 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 03:54 | 05:47 | 13:04 | 16:54 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 03:53 | 05:47 | 13:04 | 16:54 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 03:53 | 05:47 | 13:05 | 16:54 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 03:53 | 05:47 | 13:05 | 16:55 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 03:53 | 05:47 | 13:05 | 16:55 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 03:53 | 05:47 | 13:05 | 16:55 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Lanzhou
Sunrise
in Lanzhou
↑
5:47 AM
Sunset
in Lanzhou
↓
8:21 PM
Day Length
14h 34m
Dawn
in Lanzhou
5:16 AM
Dusk
in Lanzhou
8:52 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Lanzhou
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
16.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:33
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 17:15
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How Far Is Lanzhou From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,825 km | SE (144deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,209 km | E (80deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,565 km | WSW (246deg) |
| Singapore | 3,859 km | S (180deg) |
| Dubai | 4,750 km | W (269deg) |
| Moscow | 5,330 km | NW (316deg) |
| London | 7,802 km | NW (320deg) |
| Paris | 7,815 km | NW (317deg) |
Lanzhou's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Lanzhou and you would surface near Lebu, Chile, about 282 km from the antipodal point at 36.1deg S, 76.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lanzhou
What time is it in Lanzhou right now?
The current local time in Lanzhou is 03:06 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Lanzhou follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Lanzhou in?
Lanzhou 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 Lanzhou?
Is Lanzhou on daylight saving time right now?
No — Lanzhou is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lanzhou today?
Today in Lanzhou: sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset is at 20:21, giving 14h 34m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Lanzhou tonight?
The moon phase over Lanzhou tonight is Waning Crescent with 16.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Lanzhou?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Lanzhou, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.