Current Time in Qingdao, China
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00 · 7,172,451pop.
Time Zone
| Zone | GMT+8 — China Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+08:00 |
| IANA | Asia/Shanghai |
| DST | Not observed |
Sun Today
| Sunrise | 04:44 |
| Sunset | 19:19 |
| Day Length | 14h 34m |
| Solar noon | 12:02 |
| Twilight | 04:14 – 19:49 |
Moon & Location
| Phase | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Illumination | 93.1% |
| Coordinates | 36.06°, 120.38° |
| Country | China |
| Calling code | +86 |
Plan with Qingdao time
Practical timing guidance for calls, launches, travel, and remote work in Qingdao.
Local rhythm
It is currently evening in Qingdao, 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 Qingdao matches 10:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
DST caveat
Qingdao does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset is steadier through the year.
Time Difference from Qingdao
| 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 Qingdao in?
Qingdao uses China Standard Time (GMT+8, UTC+08:00). IANA identifier: Asia/Shanghai. Qingdao does not observe daylight saving time.
Sunrise and sunset in Qingdao today?
Sunrise 04:44, sunset 19:19. Day length: 14h 34m (+0m vs yesterday). Solar noon: 12:02.
Moon phase in Qingdao?
🌖 Waning Gibbous (93.1% illuminated). Next full moon: Jul 29. Next new moon: Jul 14.