Current local time in Dunhuang, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Dunhuang
Dunhuang, Gansu, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 185,231.
| Country: | China |
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| State / region: | Gansu |
| Coordinates: | 40°08′N / 94°40′E |
| Population: | 185,231 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Dunhuang
| 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
Dunhuang does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Dunhuang today
| Sunrise: | 07:59 |
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| Sunset: | 18:52 |
| Solar noon: | 13:25 |
| Day length: | 10h 53m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:31 – 19:19 |
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 Dunhuang
- London+7 hDunhuang is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hDunhuang is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hDunhuang is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Dunhuang time
What time zone is Dunhuang in?
Dunhuang uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Dunhuang observe daylight saving time?
Dunhuang does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Dunhuang and London?
Right now Dunhuang 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 Dunhuang and New York?
Right now Dunhuang 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.