Days in Liupanshui are currently getting shorter, about 11 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 Liupanshui
Liupanshui is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 26.5944° N, 104.8333° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,960 km (1,839 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,058 km (4,386 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,979 km (8,065 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,435 km (6,484 mi) east
Liupanshui 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 Liupanshui
The point on Earth exactly opposite Liupanshui is near Antofagasta - when it's noon in Liupanshui, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Liupanshui
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Liupanshui
Liupanshui is currently in Autumn.
Because Liupanshui 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 Liupanshui
In Liupanshui, 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 Liupanshui's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Liupanshui at 26.59° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Liupanshui
With a population of 1,320,825, Liupanshui ranks as the 117th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Liupanshui
Liupanshui Yuezhao Airport (LPF / ZUPS) is a regional airport serving Liupanshui directly.
Current local time at the airport is 20:54:48.
Daylight saving time in Liupanshui
Liupanshui uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Liupanshui does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Liupanshui
Business hours in Liupanshui (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 Liupanshui
Compare time in Liupanshui with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Liupanshui
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Liupanshui in?
Liupanshui 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 Liupanshui at UTC+8.
What time is it in Liupanshui right now?
The current local time in Liupanshui is 20:54:48 on Monday, 21 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Liupanshui observe daylight saving time?
No. Liupanshui is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Liupanshui?
Liupanshui is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Liupanshui?
Liupanshui Yuezhao Airport (LPF) is the airport serving Liupanshui. The current local time at the airport is 20:54:48.
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