Current Time in Shenzhen, China
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00 · 17,494,398pop.
Time Zone
| Zone | GMT+8 — China Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+08:00 |
| IANA | Asia/Shanghai |
| DST | Not observed |
Sun Today
| Sunrise | 05:42 |
| Sunset | 19:12 |
| Day Length | 13h 29m |
| Solar noon | 12:27 |
| Twilight | 05:17 – 19:37 |
Moon & Location
| Phase | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Illumination | 93.1% |
| Coordinates | 22.55°, 114.07° |
| Country | China |
| Calling code | +86 |
Plan with Shenzhen time
Practical timing guidance for calls, launches, travel, and remote work in Shenzhen.
Local rhythm
It is currently evening in Shenzhen, 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 Shenzhen matches 10:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
DST caveat
Shenzhen does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset is steadier through the year.
Time Difference from Shenzhen
| 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 Shenzhen in?
Shenzhen uses China Standard Time (GMT+8, UTC+08:00). IANA identifier: Asia/Shanghai. Shenzhen does not observe daylight saving time.
Sunrise and sunset in Shenzhen today?
Sunrise 05:42, sunset 19:12. Day length: 13h 29m (+0m vs yesterday). Solar noon: 12:27.
Moon phase in Shenzhen?
🌖 Waning Gibbous (93.1% illuminated). Next full moon: Jul 29. Next new moon: Jul 14.