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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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19:16:35 CST
Friday, 30 October 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 Fri 17:16:35
Anshan Fri 19:16:35
Anshun Fri 19:16:35
Banan Fri 19:16:35
Baoding Fri 19:16:35
Baoji Fri 19:16:35
Baoshan Fri 19:16:35
Baotou Fri 19:16:35
Bayan Nur Fri 19:16:35
Beijing Fri 19:16:35
Benxi Fri 19:16:35
Bijie Fri 19:16:35
Changchun Fri 19:16:35
Changde Fri 19:16:35
Changsha Fri 19:16:35
Changzhou Fri 19:16:35
Chengdu Fri 19:16:35
Chongqing Fri 19:16:35
Dalian Fri 19:16:35
Daqing Fri 19:16:35
Datong Fri 19:16:35
Dazhou Fri 19:16:35
Dongguan Fri 19:16:35
Foshan Fri 19:16:35
Fushun Fri 19:16:35
Fuyang Fri 19:16:35
Fuzhou Fri 19:16:35
Ganzhou Fri 19:16:35
Guangzhou Fri 19:16:35
Guankou Fri 19:16:35
Guigang Fri 19:16:35
Guilin Fri 19:16:35
Guiyang Fri 19:16:35
Guyuan Fri 19:16:35
Haikou Fri 19:16:35
Handan Fri 19:16:35
Hangu Fri 19:16:35
Hangzhou Fri 19:16:35
Hanzhong Fri 19:16:35
Harbin Fri 19:16:35
Hechuan Fri 19:16:35
Hefei Fri 19:16:35
Hegang Fri 19:16:35
Hohhot Fri 19:16:35
Huai'an Fri 19:16:35
Huainan Fri 19:16:35
Hulunbuir Fri 19:16:35
Jianshui Fri 19:16:35
Jilin Fri 19:16:35
Jinan Fri 19:16:35
Jingzhou Fri 19:16:35
Jinjiang Fri 19:16:35
Jinzhong Fri 19:16:35
Jiujiang Fri 19:16:35
Kaifeng Fri 19:16:35
Korla Fri 17:16:35
Kunming Fri 19:16:35
Langfang Fri 19:16:35
Lanzhou Fri 19:16:35
Lhasa Fri 19:16:35
Linfen Fri 19:16:35
Linyi Fri 19:16:35
Liupanshui Fri 19:16:35
Liuzhou Fri 19:16:35
Longshan Fri 19:16:35
Longyan Fri 19:16:35
Luoyang Fri 19:16:35
Lu’an Fri 19:16:35
Mentougou Fri 19:16:35
Mianyang Fri 19:16:35
Mudanjiang Fri 19:16:35
Nanchang Fri 19:16:35
Nanchong Fri 19:16:35
Nanjing Fri 19:16:35
Nanning Fri 19:16:35
Nanyang Fri 19:16:35
Nianbo Fri 19:16:35
Ningbo Fri 19:16:35
Ordos Fri 19:16:35
Pingliang Fri 19:16:35
Putian Fri 19:16:35
Qingdao Fri 19:16:35
Qinzhou Fri 19:16:35
Qionghai Fri 19:16:35
Qiqihar Fri 19:16:35
Quanzhou Fri 19:16:35
Qujing Fri 19:16:35
Sanya Fri 19:16:35
Shanghai Fri 19:16:35
Shangqiu Fri 19:16:35
Shangrao Fri 19:16:35
Shaoxing Fri 19:16:35
Shenyang Fri 19:16:35
Shenzhen Fri 19:16:35
Shihezi Fri 17:16:35
Shijiazhuang Fri 19:16:35
Shiyan Fri 19:16:35
Shizuishan Fri 19:16:35
Siping Fri 19:16:35
Suzhou Fri 19:16:35
Taiyuan Fri 19:16:35
Taizhou Fri 19:16:35
Tanggu Fri 19:16:35
Tangshan Fri 19:16:35
Tianjin Fri 19:16:35
Tianshui Fri 19:16:35
Tonghua Fri 19:16:35
Wanning Fri 19:16:35
Wanxian Fri 19:16:35
Wanzhou Fri 19:16:35
Weinan Fri 19:16:35
Wenchang Fri 19:16:35
Wenzhou Fri 19:16:35
Wuhan Fri 19:16:35
Wuhu Fri 19:16:35
Wuwei Fri 19:16:35
Wuxi Fri 19:16:35
Xiamen Fri 19:16:35
Xiangyang Fri 19:16:35
Xianyang Fri 19:16:35
Xining Fri 19:16:35
Xi’an Fri 19:16:35
Yangquan Fri 19:16:35
Yantai Fri 19:16:35
Yichang Fri 19:16:35
Yinchuan Fri 19:16:35
Yiyang Fri 19:16:35
Zhabei Fri 19:16:35
Zhangye Fri 19:16:35
Zhaotong Fri 19:16:35
Zhengzhou Fri 19:16:35
Zhongshan Fri 19:16:35
Zhuzhou Fri 19:16:35
Zibo Fri 19:16:35
Zigong Fri 19:16:35
Zunyi Fri 19:16:35
Ürümqi Fri 17:16:35
Ürümqi Fri 17:16:35

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 19:16 on Friday
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 19:16 on Friday 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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