Current Time in Guangzhou, China
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00 · 16,096,724pop.
Time Zone
| Zone | GMT+8 — China Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+08:00 |
| IANA | Asia/Shanghai |
| DST | Not observed |
Sun Today
| Sunrise | 05:44 |
| Sunset | 19:16 |
| Day Length | 13h 32m |
| Solar noon | 12:30 |
| Twilight | 05:19 – 19:41 |
Moon & Location
| Phase | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Illumination | 93.1% |
| Coordinates | 23.12°, 113.25° |
| Country | China |
| Calling code | +86 |
Plan with Guangzhou time
Practical timing guidance for calls, launches, travel, and remote work in Guangzhou.
Local rhythm
It is currently evening in Guangzhou, 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 Guangzhou matches 10:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
DST caveat
Guangzhou does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset is steadier through the year.
Time Difference from Guangzhou
| 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 Guangzhou in?
Guangzhou uses China Standard Time (GMT+8, UTC+08:00). IANA identifier: Asia/Shanghai. Guangzhou does not observe daylight saving time.
Sunrise and sunset in Guangzhou today?
Sunrise 05:44, sunset 19:16. Day length: 13h 32m (+0m vs yesterday). Solar noon: 12:30.
Moon phase in Guangzhou?
🌖 Waning Gibbous (93.1% illuminated). Next full moon: Jul 29. Next new moon: Jul 14.