Current Time in Chongqing, China
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00 · 7,457,599pop.
Time Zone
| Zone | GMT+8 — China Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+08:00 |
| IANA | Asia/Shanghai |
| DST | Not observed |
Sun Today
| Sunrise | 05:57 |
| Sunset | 19:57 |
| Day Length | 14h 0m |
| Solar noon | 12:57 |
| Twilight | 05:29 – 20:24 |
Moon & Location
| Phase | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Illumination | 93.1% |
| Coordinates | 29.56°, 106.56° |
| Country | China |
| Calling code | +86 |
Plan with Chongqing time
Practical timing guidance for calls, launches, travel, and remote work in Chongqing.
Local rhythm
It is currently evening in Chongqing, which is near the edge of the workday. For most business calls, start with 9:00 AM-5:00 PM GMT+8.
Best global overlap
The strongest workday overlap is with Tokyo: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM in Chongqing matches 10:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
DST caveat
Chongqing does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset is steadier through the year.
Time Difference from Chongqing
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York City | +12h |
| Los Angeles | +15h |
| London | +7h |
| Berlin | +6h |
| Dubai | +4h |
| Mumbai | +2h 30m |
| Tokyo | -1h |
| Sydney | -2h |
| São Paulo | +11h |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Chongqing in?
Chongqing uses China Standard Time (GMT+8, UTC+08:00). IANA identifier: Asia/Shanghai. Chongqing does not observe daylight saving time.
Sunrise and sunset in Chongqing today?
Sunrise 05:57, sunset 19:57. Day length: 14h 0m (-1m vs yesterday). Solar noon: 12:57.
Moon phase in Chongqing?
🌖 Waning Gibbous (93.1% illuminated). Next full moon: Jul 29. Next new moon: Jul 14.