Current Time in China
3 time zones · 661 cities · Capital: Beijing
Time Zones
| GMT+8 | UTC+08:00 | |
| GMT+8 | UTC+08:00 | |
| GMT+6 | UTC+06:00 |
Country Facts
| Capital | Beijing |
| Currency | CNY (¥) |
| Calling code | +86 |
| Languages | Mandarin Chinese |
| Drives on | right |
Daylight Saving Time
China does not observe daylight saving time. The offset remains UTC+08:00 year-round.
Time planning in China
Use this when scheduling calls, launches, travel days, or support coverage for people in China.
Country time shape
China spans 3 time zones, from UTC+08:00 to UTC+06:00. Schedule by city when precision matters.
Major city anchor
Start with Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou for practical local-time checks. The primary clock on this page uses Asia/Macau.
DST complexity
China has no listed daylight-saving change in the primary time zone data, which makes recurring schedules easier to maintain.
| Reference market | China | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Bangkok | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Sydney | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:30 AM-2:30 PM |
| Auckland | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Best listed overlap: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM in China with Shanghai.
Time Difference from China
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +12h |
| Chicago | +13h |
| Los Angeles | +15h |
| London | +7h |
| Paris | +6h |
| Berlin | +6h |
| Moscow | +5h |
| Dubai | +4h |
| Mumbai | +2h 30m |
| Bangkok | +1h |
| Tokyo | -1h |
| Sydney | -2h |
| Auckland | -4h |
| São Paulo | +11h |
15 Cities in China
| Time | ||
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | GMT+8 | --:--:-- |
| Beijing | GMT+8 | --:--:-- |
| Shenzhen | GMT+8 | --:--:-- |
| Guangzhou | GMT+8 | --:--:-- |
| Chengdu | GMT+8 | --:--:-- |
| Tianjin | GMT+8 | --:--:-- |
| Wuhan | GMT+8 | --:--:-- |
| Dongguan | GMT+8 | --:--:-- |
| Xi’an | GMT+8 | --:--:-- |
| Nanjing | GMT+8 | --:--:-- |
| Hangzhou | GMT+8 | --:--:-- |
| Foshan | GMT+8 | --:--:-- |
| Chongqing | GMT+8 | --:--:-- |
| Qingdao | GMT+8 | --:--:-- |
| Shenyang | GMT+8 | --:--:-- |
Time in China
China spans 3 time zones, from UTC+08:00 to UTC+06:00. The time zones used are GMT+8 (UTC+08:00), GMT+8 (UTC+08:00), GMT+6 (UTC+06:00).
The largest city is Shanghai, followed by Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou. The capital, Beijing, uses the GMT+8 time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is China in?
China spans 3 time zones: GMT+8 (UTC+08:00), GMT+8 (UTC+08:00), GMT+6 (UTC+06:00).
Does China observe daylight saving time?
No. China does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains UTC+08:00 year-round.
What is the capital of China?
The capital of China is Beijing. The currency is the CNY (¥) and the country calling code is +86.
What is the time difference between China and New York?
China is +12h compared to New York (Eastern Time). This difference may change by 1 hour during daylight saving time transitions.
How many cities in China does CheckTimeNow track?
We track the current time in 661 cities in China. The largest include Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu.