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Qilian ranks
#87 for highest altitude.
Lat/Long: 38.18° N, 100.24° E
Elevation: 2,758 m above sea level
Population rank: #1595 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Qinghai
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Qilian 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 Qilian, China, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Qilian
Daylight Hours in Qilian
Qilian gets 14h 37m of daylight today. Sunrise in Qilian is at 06:05 and sunset in Qilian is at 20:43.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 30m near the December solstice to 14h 49m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Qilian and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Qilian right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Common Questions About Time in Qilian
What is the current local time in Qilian?
The live local time in Qilian is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Qilian currently observes CST, with a standard offset of UTC+08:00.
What time zone is Qilian in?
Qilian uses the CST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+08:00.
Does Qilian observe daylight saving time?
No. Qilian stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Qilian's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Qilian.
Weather in Qilian
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Qilian
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 12 Jul ● | 04:09 | 06:05 | 13:24 | 17:18 | 20:43 | 22:13 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 04:10 | 06:06 | 13:24 | 17:18 | 20:43 | 22:13 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:11 | 06:06 | 13:24 | 17:18 | 20:42 | 22:12 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:12 | 06:07 | 13:24 | 17:18 | 20:42 | 22:12 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:13 | 06:08 | 13:25 | 17:18 | 20:41 | 22:11 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:14 | 06:09 | 13:25 | 17:18 | 20:41 | 22:11 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:15 | 06:09 | 13:25 | 17:18 | 20:40 | 22:10 |
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14-day Forecast for Qilian
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Qilian
Sunrise
in Qilian
↑
6:05 AM
Sunset
in Qilian
↓
8:43 PM
Day Length
14h 37m
Dawn
in Qilian
5:34 AM
Dusk
in Qilian
9:14 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Qilian
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
6.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 04:12
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:00
View the detailed moon calendar for Qilian with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Qilian
How Far Is Qilian From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 2,208 km | SE (139deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,389 km | WSW (239deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,488 km | E (82deg) |
| Singapore | 4,111 km | S (174deg) |
| Dubai | 4,444 km | W (265deg) |
| Moscow | 4,938 km | NW (314deg) |
| London | 7,415 km | NW (318deg) |
| Paris | 7,424 km | NW (315deg) |
Qilian's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Qilian and you would surface in the open ocean, near 38.2deg S, 79.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Qilian
What time is it in Qilian right now?
The current local time in Qilian is 15:39 on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Qilian follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Qilian in?
Qilian 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 Qilian?
Is Qilian on daylight saving time right now?
No — Qilian is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Qilian today?
Today in Qilian: sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset is at 20:43, giving 14h 37m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Qilian tonight?
The moon phase over Qilian tonight is Waning Crescent with 6.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Qilian?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Qilian, clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.