Days in Guiyang are currently getting shorter, about 9 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Guiyang
Guiyang is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 26.5833° N, 106.7167° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,959 km (1,839 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,060 km (4,387 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,978 km (8,064 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,624 km (6,601 mi) east
Guiyang lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Guiyang
The point on Earth exactly opposite Guiyang is near Antofagasta - when it's noon in Guiyang, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Guiyang
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Guiyang
Guiyang is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Guiyang is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Guiyang
In Guiyang, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 48m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 28m, a difference of roughly 3h 20m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Guiyang's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Guiyang at 26.58° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Guiyang
With a population of 3,037,159, Guiyang ranks as the 41st most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Guiyang
Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE / ZUGY) is a major international airport serving Guiyang directly.
Current local time at the airport is 21:32:54.
Daylight saving time in Guiyang
Guiyang uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Guiyang does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Guiyang
Business hours in Guiyang (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 9:00 PM (previous day) - 5:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- Los Angeles: 6:00 PM (previous day) - 2:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Mumbai: 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Sydney: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Guiyang
Compare time in Guiyang with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Guiyang
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Guiyang in?
Guiyang follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Guiyang at UTC+8.
What time is it in Guiyang right now?
The current local time in Guiyang is 21:32:54 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Guiyang observe daylight saving time?
No. Guiyang is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Guiyang?
Guiyang is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Guiyang?
Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE) is the airport serving Guiyang. The current local time at the airport is 21:32:54.
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