Current local time in Lanzhou, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Lanzhou
Lanzhou, Gansu, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 2,628,426.
| Country: | China |
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| State / region: | Gansu |
| Coordinates: | 36°03′N / 103°50′E |
| Population: | 2,628,426 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Lanzhou
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Shanghai |
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| Time zone name: | China Standard Time (CST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+08:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in China: | 2 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Lanzhou does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Lanzhou today
| Sunrise: | 07:17 |
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| Sunset: | 18:20 |
| Solar noon: | 12:49 |
| Day length: | 11h 03m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:51 – 18:46 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Lanzhou
- London+7 hLanzhou is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hLanzhou is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hLanzhou is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Lanzhou time
What time zone is Lanzhou in?
Lanzhou uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Lanzhou observe daylight saving time?
Lanzhou does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Lanzhou and London?
Right now Lanzhou is 7 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Lanzhou and New York?
Right now Lanzhou is 12 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.