Time Now 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
Lanzhou 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 Lanzhou, China, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Lanzhou
Daylight Hours in Lanzhou
Lanzhou gets 14h 24m of daylight today. Sunrise in Lanzhou is at 05:58 and sunset in Lanzhou is at 20:22.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 42m near the December solstice to 14h 36m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Lanzhou and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Lanzhou right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Lanzhou
What is the current local time in Lanzhou?
The live local time in Lanzhou is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Lanzhou currently observes CST, with a standard offset of UTC+08:00.
What time zone is Lanzhou in?
Lanzhou uses the CST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+08:00.
Does Lanzhou observe daylight saving time?
No. Lanzhou stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Lanzhou's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Lanzhou.
Weather in Lanzhou
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Lanzhou
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 04:07 | 05:57 | 13:10 | 16:59 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:08 | 05:58 | 13:10 | 16:59 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:09 | 05:58 | 13:10 | 16:59 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:10 | 05:59 | 13:10 | 16:59 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:11 | 06:00 | 13:10 | 16:59 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:12 | 06:00 | 13:10 | 17:00 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:13 | 06:01 | 13:10 | 17:00 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Lanzhou
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14-day Forecast for Lanzhou
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Lanzhou
Sunrise
in Lanzhou
↑
5:58 AM
Sunset
in Lanzhou
↓
8:22 PM
Day Length
14h 24m
Dawn
in Lanzhou
5:27 AM
Dusk
in Lanzhou
8:52 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Lanzhou
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
2.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 05:18
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:41
View the detailed moon calendar for Lanzhou with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Lanzhou
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 13:07 on Monday, July 13, 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 July 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lanzhou today?
Today in Lanzhou: sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset is at 20:22, giving 14h 24m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Lanzhou tonight?
The moon phase over Lanzhou tonight is Waning Crescent with 2.3% 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.