Current local time in Guiyang, China
The live clock above shows the time in Guiyang. Guiyang is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+8 right now (CST).
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Guizhou |
| Population | about 2.4 million |
| Coordinates | 26.58° N, 106.72° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Guiyang 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 | 6:57 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:00 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| September equinox | 6:41 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:36 AM | 6:04 PM | 10 h 28 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Guiyang at about 1:02 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 53 minutes ahead of the sun, because Guiyang sits at 106.7° E, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° E.
Guiyang time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Guiyang |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Guiyang |
|---|---|---|
| Anshun | 87 km (54 mi) | same time |
| Zunyi | 126 km (78 mi) | same time |
| Lupanshui | 188 km (117 mi) | same time |
| Xingyi | 247 km (153 mi) | same time |
| Tongren | 268 km (167 mi) | same time |
| Luzhou | 288 km (179 mi) | same time |
| Bose | 298 km (185 mi) | same time |
| Zhijiang | 308 km (192 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 Guiyang in?
Guiyang is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+8, all year.
Does Guiyang have daylight saving time?
Guiyang doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Guiyang when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Guiyang's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° E, so on standard time they run about 53 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).