CST — China Standard Time
UTC+08:00 · 8 hours ahead of UTC
Details
| Abbreviation | CST |
| Full name | China Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+08:00 |
| IANA identifier | Asia/Shanghai |
| DST | Not observed |
Time Difference from CST
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +12h |
| Chicago | +13h |
| Los Angeles | +15h |
| London | +7h |
| Paris | +6h |
| Moscow | +5h |
| Dubai | +4h |
| Mumbai | +2h 30m |
| Bangkok | +1h |
| Tokyo | -1h |
| Sydney | -2h |
| Auckland | -4h |
Using CST in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently evening in CST, which is near the edge of the workday. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with Bangkok: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM CST equals 9:00 AM-4:00 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone has no listed DST shift, which keeps recurring events simpler across the year.
| Market | CST | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dubai | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM |
Convert CST to Other Time Zones
Cities in CST
About CST (China Standard Time)
CST (China Standard Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of +08:00, meaning it is 8 hours ahead of UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as Asia/Shanghai. It is used in 8 countries, including Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and others.
CST does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +08:00 remains the same throughout the year, which simplifies scheduling with locations in this time zone.
Major cities in CST include Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Tianjin, and 632 more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CST?
CST stands for China Standard Time. It is 8 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+08:00). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Shanghai.
What is the current time in CST?
The current CST time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. CST is UTC+08:00, which is 8 hours ahead of UTC.
Does CST observe daylight saving time?
No, CST does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +08:00 remains constant throughout the year.
What countries use CST?
Countries and regions using CST include Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan.
How do I convert CST to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert CST to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between CST and 13 major world cities.