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.
Current Time in Major Cities in China
- Aksu Sat 03:04:00
- Anshan Sat 05:04:00
- Anshun Sat 05:04:00
- Banan Sat 05:04:00
- Baoding Sat 05:04:00
- Baoji Sat 05:04:00
- Baoshan Sat 05:04:00
- Baotou Sat 05:04:00
- Bayan Nur Sat 05:04:00
- Beijing Sat 05:04:00
- Benxi Sat 05:04:00
- Bijie Sat 05:04:00
- Changchun Sat 05:04:00
- Changde Sat 05:04:00
- Changsha Sat 05:04:00
- Changzhou Sat 05:04:00
- Chengdu Sat 05:04:00
- Chongqing Sat 05:04:00
- Dalian Sat 05:04:00
- Daqing Sat 05:04:00
- Datong Sat 05:04:00
- Dazhou Sat 05:04:00
- Dongguan Sat 05:04:00
- Foshan Sat 05:04:00
- Fushun Sat 05:04:00
- Fuyang Sat 05:04:00
- Fuzhou Sat 05:04:00
- Ganzhou Sat 05:04:00
- Guangzhou Sat 05:04:00
- Guankou Sat 05:04:00
- Guigang Sat 05:04:00
- Guilin Sat 05:04:00
- Guiyang Sat 05:04:00
- Guyuan Sat 05:04:00
- Haikou Sat 05:04:00
- Handan Sat 05:04:00
- Hangu Sat 05:04:00
- Hangzhou Sat 05:04:00
- Hanzhong Sat 05:04:00
- Harbin Sat 05:04:00
- Hechuan Sat 05:04:00
- Hefei Sat 05:04:00
- Hegang Sat 05:04:00
- Hohhot Sat 05:04:00
- Huai'an Sat 05:04:00
- Huainan Sat 05:04:00
- Hulunbuir Sat 05:04:00
- Jianshui Sat 05:04:00
- Jilin Sat 05:04:00
- Jinan Sat 05:04:00
- Jingzhou Sat 05:04:00
- Jinjiang Sat 05:04:00
- Jinzhong Sat 05:04:00
- Jiujiang Sat 05:04:00
- Kaifeng Sat 05:04:00
- Korla Sat 03:04:00
- Kunming Sat 05:04:00
- Langfang Sat 05:04:00
- Lanzhou Sat 05:04:00
- Lhasa Sat 05:04:00
- Linfen Sat 05:04:00
- Linyi Sat 05:04:00
- Liupanshui Sat 05:04:00
- Liuzhou Sat 05:04:00
- Longshan Sat 05:04:00
- Longyan Sat 05:04:00
- Luoyang Sat 05:04:00
- Lu’an Sat 05:04:00
- Mentougou Sat 05:04:00
- Mianyang Sat 05:04:00
- Mudanjiang Sat 05:04:00
- Nanchang Sat 05:04:00
- Nanchong Sat 05:04:00
- Nanjing Sat 05:04:00
- Nanning Sat 05:04:00
- Nanyang Sat 05:04:00
- Nianbo Sat 05:04:00
- Ningbo Sat 05:04:00
- Ordos Sat 05:04:00
- Pingliang Sat 05:04:00
- Putian Sat 05:04:00
- Qingdao Sat 05:04:00
- Qinzhou Sat 05:04:00
- Qionghai Sat 05:04:00
- Qiqihar Sat 05:04:00
- Quanzhou Sat 05:04:00
- Qujing Sat 05:04:00
- Sanya Sat 05:04:00
- Shanghai Sat 05:04:00
- Shangqiu Sat 05:04:00
- Shangrao Sat 05:04:00
- Shaoxing Sat 05:04:00
- Shenyang Sat 05:04:00
- Shenzhen Sat 05:04:00
- Shihezi Sat 03:04:00
- Shijiazhuang Sat 05:04:00
- Shiyan Sat 05:04:00
- Shizuishan Sat 05:04:00
- Siping Sat 05:04:00
- Suzhou Sat 05:04:00
- Taiyuan Sat 05:04:00
- Taizhou Sat 05:04:00
- Tanggu Sat 05:04:00
- Tangshan Sat 05:04:00
- Tianjin Sat 05:04:00
- Tianshui Sat 05:04:00
- Tonghua Sat 05:04:00
- Wanning Sat 05:04:00
- Wanxian Sat 05:04:00
- Wanzhou Sat 05:04:00
- Weinan Sat 05:04:00
- Wenchang Sat 05:04:00
- Wenzhou Sat 05:04:00
- Wuhan Sat 05:04:00
- Wuhu Sat 05:04:00
- Wuwei Sat 05:04:00
- Wuxi Sat 05:04:00
- Xiamen Sat 05:04:00
- Xiangyang Sat 05:04:00
- Xianyang Sat 05:04:00
- Xining Sat 05:04:00
- Xi’an Sat 05:04:00
- Yangquan Sat 05:04:00
- Yantai Sat 05:04:00
- Yichang Sat 05:04:00
- Yinchuan Sat 05:04:00
- Yiyang Sat 05:04:00
- Zhabei Sat 05:04:00
- Zhangye Sat 05:04:00
- Zhaotong Sat 05:04:00
- Zhengzhou Sat 05:04:00
- Zhongshan Sat 05:04:00
- Zhuzhou Sat 05:04:00
- Zibo Sat 05:04:00
- Zigong Sat 05:04:00
- Zunyi Sat 05:04:00
- Ürümqi Sat 03:04:00
- Ürümqi Sat 03:04:00
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Aksu | Sat 03:04:00 |
| Anshan | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Anshun | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Banan | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Baoding | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Baoji | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Baoshan | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Baotou | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Bayan Nur | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Beijing | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Benxi | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Bijie | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Changchun | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Changde | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Changsha | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Changzhou | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Chengdu | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Chongqing | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Dalian | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Daqing | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Datong | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Dazhou | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Dongguan | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Foshan | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Fushun | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Fuyang | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Fuzhou | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Ganzhou | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Guangzhou | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Guankou | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Guigang | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Guilin | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Guiyang | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Guyuan | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Haikou | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Handan | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Hangu | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Hangzhou | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Hanzhong | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Harbin | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Hechuan | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Hefei | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Hegang | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Hohhot | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Huai'an | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Huainan | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Hulunbuir | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Jianshui | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Jilin | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Jinan | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Jingzhou | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Jinjiang | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Jinzhong | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Jiujiang | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Kaifeng | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Korla | Sat 03:04:00 |
| Kunming | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Langfang | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Lanzhou | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Lhasa | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Linfen | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Linyi | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Liupanshui | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Liuzhou | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Longshan | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Longyan | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Luoyang | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Lu’an | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Mentougou | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Mianyang | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Mudanjiang | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Nanchang | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Nanchong | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Nanjing | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Nanning | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Nanyang | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Nianbo | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Ningbo | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Ordos | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Pingliang | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Putian | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Qingdao | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Qinzhou | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Qionghai | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Qiqihar | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Quanzhou | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Qujing | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Sanya | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Shanghai | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Shangqiu | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Shangrao | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Shaoxing | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Shenyang | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Shenzhen | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Shihezi | Sat 03:04:00 |
| Shijiazhuang | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Shiyan | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Shizuishan | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Siping | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Suzhou | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Taiyuan | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Taizhou | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Tanggu | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Tangshan | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Tianjin | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Tianshui | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Tonghua | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Wanning | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Wanxian | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Wanzhou | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Weinan | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Wenchang | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Wenzhou | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Wuhan | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Wuhu | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Wuwei | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Wuxi | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Xiamen | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Xiangyang | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Xianyang | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Xining | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Xi’an | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Yangquan | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Yantai | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Yichang | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Yinchuan | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Yiyang | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Zhabei | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Zhangye | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Zhaotong | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Zhengzhou | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Zhongshan | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Zhuzhou | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Zibo | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Zigong | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Zunyi | Sat 05:04:00 |
| Ürümqi | Sat 03:04:00 |
| Ürümqi | Sat 03:04:00 |
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.
- Asia/Chongqing CST · UTC+08:00
- Asia/Chungking CST · UTC+08:00
- Asia/Harbin CST · UTC+08:00
- Asia/Kashgar GMT+6 · UTC+06:00
- Asia/Shanghai CST · UTC+08:00
- Asia/Urumqi GMT+6 · UTC+06:00
- PRC CST · UTC+08:00
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 | 05:04 on Saturday |
|---|---|
| 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 05:04 on Saturday 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.