Current local time in Baotou, China
The live clock above shows the time in Baotou. Baotou is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+8 right now (CST).
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Nei Mongol |
| Population | about 1.2 million |
| Coordinates | 40.65° N, 109.82° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Baotou doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:45 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:09 AM | 8:14 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| September equinox | 6:27 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 8:00 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 15 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Baotou at about 12:49 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 41 minutes ahead of the sun, because Baotou sits at 109.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° E.
Baotou time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Baotou |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 hours behind in Jan, 12 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 16 hours behind in Jan, 15 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 4 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 2.5 hours behind | |
| Tokyo | 1 hour ahead | |
| Sydney | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Baotou |
|---|---|---|
| Hohhot | 156 km (97 mi) | same time |
| Yulin | 264 km (164 mi) | same time |
| Shuozhou | 268 km (166 mi) | same time |
| Jining | 277 km (172 mi) | same time |
| Wuhai | 278 km (173 mi) | same time |
| Datong | 301 km (187 mi) | same time |
| Shizuishan | 304 km (189 mi) | same time |
| Xinzhou | 352 km (219 mi) | same time |
Other cities in China
- Shanghai
- Beijing
- Guangzhou
- Wuhan
- Tianjin
- Chongqing
- Dongguan
- Shenzhen
- Shenyeng
- Chengdu
- Xian
- Harbin
- Nanjing
- Hechi
- Changchun
- Taiyuan
- Dalian
- Hangzhou
Questions people ask
What time zone is Baotou in?
Baotou is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+8, all year.
Does Baotou have daylight saving time?
Baotou doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Baotou when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Baotou's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° E, so on standard time they run about 41 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).