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Current Time in China 🇨🇳

Check the current local time anywhere in China. Below you'll find live clocks for China's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.

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09:36:37 CST
Sunday, 30 August 2026
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Capital City: Beijing

Largest Cities:

ISO Alpha-2: CN

ISO Alpha-3: CHN

UTC Offset: UTC+08:00

Time Zones: CST

Current Time in Major Cities in China

CityCurrent Time
Aksu Sun 07:36:37
Anshan Sun 09:36:37
Anshun Sun 09:36:37
Banan Sun 09:36:37
Baoding Sun 09:36:37
Baoji Sun 09:36:37
Baoshan Sun 09:36:37
Baotou Sun 09:36:37
Bayan Nur Sun 09:36:37
Beijing Sun 09:36:37
Benxi Sun 09:36:37
Bijie Sun 09:36:37
Changchun Sun 09:36:37
Changde Sun 09:36:37
Changsha Sun 09:36:37
Changzhou Sun 09:36:37
Chengdu Sun 09:36:37
Chongqing Sun 09:36:37
Dalian Sun 09:36:37
Daqing Sun 09:36:37
Datong Sun 09:36:37
Dazhou Sun 09:36:37
Dongguan Sun 09:36:37
Foshan Sun 09:36:37
Fushun Sun 09:36:37
Fuyang Sun 09:36:37
Fuzhou Sun 09:36:37
Ganzhou Sun 09:36:37
Guangzhou Sun 09:36:37
Guankou Sun 09:36:37
Guigang Sun 09:36:37
Guilin Sun 09:36:37
Guiyang Sun 09:36:37
Guyuan Sun 09:36:37
Haikou Sun 09:36:37
Handan Sun 09:36:37
Hangu Sun 09:36:37
Hangzhou Sun 09:36:37
Hanzhong Sun 09:36:37
Harbin Sun 09:36:37
Hechuan Sun 09:36:37
Hefei Sun 09:36:37
Hegang Sun 09:36:37
Hohhot Sun 09:36:37
Huai'an Sun 09:36:37
Huainan Sun 09:36:37
Hulunbuir Sun 09:36:37
Jianshui Sun 09:36:37
Jilin Sun 09:36:37
Jinan Sun 09:36:37
Jingzhou Sun 09:36:37
Jinjiang Sun 09:36:37
Jinzhong Sun 09:36:37
Jiujiang Sun 09:36:37
Kaifeng Sun 09:36:37
Korla Sun 07:36:37
Kunming Sun 09:36:37
Langfang Sun 09:36:37
Lanzhou Sun 09:36:37
Lhasa Sun 09:36:37
Linfen Sun 09:36:37
Linyi Sun 09:36:37
Liupanshui Sun 09:36:37
Liuzhou Sun 09:36:37
Longshan Sun 09:36:37
Longyan Sun 09:36:37
Luoyang Sun 09:36:37
Lu’an Sun 09:36:37
Mentougou Sun 09:36:37
Mianyang Sun 09:36:37
Mudanjiang Sun 09:36:37
Nanchang Sun 09:36:37
Nanchong Sun 09:36:37
Nanjing Sun 09:36:37
Nanning Sun 09:36:37
Nanyang Sun 09:36:37
Nianbo Sun 09:36:37
Ningbo Sun 09:36:37
Ordos Sun 09:36:37
Pingliang Sun 09:36:37
Putian Sun 09:36:37
Qingdao Sun 09:36:37
Qinzhou Sun 09:36:37
Qionghai Sun 09:36:37
Qiqihar Sun 09:36:37
Quanzhou Sun 09:36:37
Qujing Sun 09:36:37
Sanya Sun 09:36:37
Shanghai Sun 09:36:37
Shangqiu Sun 09:36:37
Shangrao Sun 09:36:37
Shaoxing Sun 09:36:37
Shenyang Sun 09:36:37
Shenzhen Sun 09:36:37
Shihezi Sun 07:36:37
Shijiazhuang Sun 09:36:37
Shiyan Sun 09:36:37
Shizuishan Sun 09:36:37
Siping Sun 09:36:37
Suzhou Sun 09:36:37
Taiyuan Sun 09:36:37
Taizhou Sun 09:36:37
Tanggu Sun 09:36:37
Tangshan Sun 09:36:37
Tianjin Sun 09:36:37
Tianshui Sun 09:36:37
Tonghua Sun 09:36:37
Wanning Sun 09:36:37
Wanxian Sun 09:36:37
Wanzhou Sun 09:36:37
Weinan Sun 09:36:37
Wenchang Sun 09:36:37
Wenzhou Sun 09:36:37
Wuhan Sun 09:36:37
Wuhu Sun 09:36:37
Wuwei Sun 09:36:37
Wuxi Sun 09:36:37
Xiamen Sun 09:36:37
Xiangyang Sun 09:36:37
Xianyang Sun 09:36:37
Xining Sun 09:36:37
Xi’an Sun 09:36:37
Yangquan Sun 09:36:37
Yantai Sun 09:36:37
Yichang Sun 09:36:37
Yinchuan Sun 09:36:37
Yiyang Sun 09:36:37
Zhabei Sun 09:36:37
Zhangye Sun 09:36:37
Zhaotong Sun 09:36:37
Zhengzhou Sun 09:36:37
Zhongshan Sun 09:36:37
Zhuzhou Sun 09:36:37
Zibo Sun 09:36:37
Zigong Sun 09:36:37
Zunyi Sun 09:36:37
Ürümqi Sun 07:36:37
Ürümqi Sun 07:36:37

IANA time zones in China

China maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.

Does China have multiple time zones?

Yes. China uses more than one IANA time zone, so the current local time can differ by city or region. For scheduling, compare the exact city on the world cities list or use the time zone converter.

IANA time zone Current standard offset
Asia/Chongqing UTC+08:00
Asia/Chungking UTC+08:00
Asia/Harbin UTC+08:00
Asia/Kashgar UTC+06:00
Asia/Shanghai UTC+08:00
Asia/Urumqi UTC+06:00
PRC UTC+08:00

Why this matters

A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.

Time in China at a glance

Current main time 09:36 on Sunday
Time zones 2 (from UTC+06:00 to UTC+08:00)
Daylight saving No - Same time all year
Zone names CST, +06
Capital Beijing
Cities tracked 138

How many time zones does China have?

China is split across 2 time zones, from UTC+06:00 in the east to UTC+08:00 in the west. That means the local time can be up to 2 hours apart between two cities in the same country.

Does China change its clocks for daylight saving?

No. China stays on the same UTC offset all year. There are no daylight saving changes, so you never have to move the clocks. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.

How to convert time in China

For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 20:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 01:00 UTC. If China has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.

Best time to call or schedule with China

For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Shanghai or another major city in China. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.

Major cities in China

The capital of China is Beijing. The biggest cities in China include Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Chengdu. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.

💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in China has its own live clock and time-difference table.

Time in China - Frequently asked questions

How many time zones does China have?

China spans 2 time zones, from UTC+06:00 to UTC+08:00.

Does China use daylight saving time?

No - China keeps the same UTC offset all year.

What time is it in China right now?

It is about 09:36 on Sunday in the main time zone of China. The clock above updates every second.

What is the capital of China?

The capital of China is Beijing. Open its page to see the current local time there.

How Alarm.now builds the China time page

Country, city, and IANA time-zone data

This page connects China to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Beijing, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.

Country time reference

The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.

Country China 🇨🇳
ISO identifiers CN / CHN
Capital city clock Beijing
Cities shown 138 city clocks
IANA time zones 7 listed zones
Representative UTC offset UTC+08:00

Where to go next

From this country overview, continue to Beijing time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.

When to use a city page instead

Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.

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