Where to stay
Neighborhood guide
Central Liupanshui keeps shops, services, and transit within a manageable, compact area. The surrounding mountainous terrain means outlying areas can take longer to reach despite shorter map distances.
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Liupanshui, Guizhou, China uses Asia/Shanghai, currently CST (UTC+08:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Liupanshui is one of the larger cities in China, with a population of about 1.3 million. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
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Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Country
🇨🇳 China
Population
1,320,825
Calling code
+86
Currency
CNY
Liupanshui vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 07:02 / 18:28
- Day length
- 11h 27m
Liupanshui, beyond the clock
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
What to see
Timed to the light
Known for its cool summer climate, Liupanshui is a popular retreat from the heat found elsewhere in the region, making summer an especially comfortable time for outdoor sightseeing. Its mountain scenery is scenic across most of the year.
Weather & daylight
October
- Sunrise
- 07:02
- Sunset
- 18:28
- Daylight
- 11h 27m
Getting around
Transit notes
Local buses connect the main districts, with taxis available for more direct trips, especially given the city's hilly terrain. The central area is walkable in shorter stretches.
Best time to visit
Seasons & timing
Liupanshui's high elevation gives it unusually mild summers for its latitude, making it comfortable for visitors seeking relief from lowland heat. Winters are colder, with occasional snow in the surrounding mountains.
Currency & language
🇨🇳 CNY
China uses the CNY, calling code +86.
China's currency is the yuan, and Mandarin is the primary language spoken locally, alongside regional dialects. Mobile payment apps are used for the vast majority of everyday purchases.
Common questions
What time zone is Liupanshui in?
Liupanshui uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently CST (UTC+08:00).
Does Liupanshui observe daylight saving time?
No clock changes are scheduled for Liupanshui in the next year.
How many hours ahead or behind is Liupanshui?
Liupanshui is 8 hours ahead of UTC, 12 hours ahead of New York City, 7 hours ahead of London and 1 hour behind Tokyo. Relative to your own clock: .