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 Mon 03:10:46
- Anshan Mon 05:10:46
- Anshun Mon 05:10:46
- Banan Mon 05:10:46
- Baoding Mon 05:10:46
- Baoji Mon 05:10:46
- Baoshan Mon 05:10:46
- Baotou Mon 05:10:46
- Bayan Nur Mon 05:10:46
- Beijing Mon 05:10:46
- Benxi Mon 05:10:46
- Bijie Mon 05:10:46
- Changchun Mon 05:10:46
- Changde Mon 05:10:46
- Changsha Mon 05:10:46
- Changzhou Mon 05:10:46
- Chengdu Mon 05:10:46
- Chongqing Mon 05:10:46
- Dalian Mon 05:10:46
- Daqing Mon 05:10:46
- Datong Mon 05:10:46
- Dazhou Mon 05:10:46
- Dongguan Mon 05:10:46
- Foshan Mon 05:10:46
- Fushun Mon 05:10:46
- Fuyang Mon 05:10:46
- Fuzhou Mon 05:10:46
- Ganzhou Mon 05:10:46
- Guangzhou Mon 05:10:46
- Guankou Mon 05:10:46
- Guigang Mon 05:10:46
- Guilin Mon 05:10:46
- Guiyang Mon 05:10:46
- Guyuan Mon 05:10:46
- Haikou Mon 05:10:46
- Handan Mon 05:10:46
- Hangu Mon 05:10:46
- Hangzhou Mon 05:10:46
- Hanzhong Mon 05:10:46
- Harbin Mon 05:10:46
- Hechuan Mon 05:10:46
- Hefei Mon 05:10:46
- Hegang Mon 05:10:46
- Hohhot Mon 05:10:46
- Huai'an Mon 05:10:46
- Huainan Mon 05:10:46
- Hulunbuir Mon 05:10:46
- Jianshui Mon 05:10:46
- Jilin Mon 05:10:46
- Jinan Mon 05:10:46
- Jingzhou Mon 05:10:46
- Jinjiang Mon 05:10:46
- Jinzhong Mon 05:10:46
- Jiujiang Mon 05:10:46
- Kaifeng Mon 05:10:46
- Korla Mon 03:10:46
- Kunming Mon 05:10:46
- Langfang Mon 05:10:46
- Lanzhou Mon 05:10:46
- Lhasa Mon 05:10:46
- Linfen Mon 05:10:46
- Linyi Mon 05:10:46
- Liupanshui Mon 05:10:46
- Liuzhou Mon 05:10:46
- Longshan Mon 05:10:46
- Longyan Mon 05:10:46
- Luoyang Mon 05:10:46
- Lu’an Mon 05:10:46
- Mentougou Mon 05:10:46
- Mianyang Mon 05:10:46
- Mudanjiang Mon 05:10:46
- Nanchang Mon 05:10:46
- Nanchong Mon 05:10:46
- Nanjing Mon 05:10:46
- Nanning Mon 05:10:46
- Nanyang Mon 05:10:46
- Nianbo Mon 05:10:46
- Ningbo Mon 05:10:46
- Ordos Mon 05:10:46
- Pingliang Mon 05:10:46
- Putian Mon 05:10:46
- Qingdao Mon 05:10:46
- Qinzhou Mon 05:10:46
- Qionghai Mon 05:10:46
- Qiqihar Mon 05:10:46
- Quanzhou Mon 05:10:46
- Qujing Mon 05:10:46
- Sanya Mon 05:10:46
- Shanghai Mon 05:10:46
- Shangqiu Mon 05:10:46
- Shangrao Mon 05:10:46
- Shaoxing Mon 05:10:46
- Shenyang Mon 05:10:46
- Shenzhen Mon 05:10:46
- Shihezi Mon 03:10:46
- Shijiazhuang Mon 05:10:46
- Shiyan Mon 05:10:46
- Shizuishan Mon 05:10:46
- Siping Mon 05:10:46
- Suzhou Mon 05:10:46
- Taiyuan Mon 05:10:46
- Taizhou Mon 05:10:46
- Tanggu Mon 05:10:46
- Tangshan Mon 05:10:46
- Tianjin Mon 05:10:46
- Tianshui Mon 05:10:46
- Tonghua Mon 05:10:46
- Wanning Mon 05:10:46
- Wanxian Mon 05:10:46
- Wanzhou Mon 05:10:46
- Weinan Mon 05:10:46
- Wenchang Mon 05:10:46
- Wenzhou Mon 05:10:46
- Wuhan Mon 05:10:46
- Wuhu Mon 05:10:46
- Wuwei Mon 05:10:46
- Wuxi Mon 05:10:46
- Xiamen Mon 05:10:46
- Xiangyang Mon 05:10:46
- Xianyang Mon 05:10:46
- Xining Mon 05:10:46
- Xi’an Mon 05:10:46
- Yangquan Mon 05:10:46
- Yantai Mon 05:10:46
- Yichang Mon 05:10:46
- Yinchuan Mon 05:10:46
- Yiyang Mon 05:10:46
- Zhabei Mon 05:10:46
- Zhangye Mon 05:10:46
- Zhaotong Mon 05:10:46
- Zhengzhou Mon 05:10:46
- Zhongshan Mon 05:10:46
- Zhuzhou Mon 05:10:46
- Zibo Mon 05:10:46
- Zigong Mon 05:10:46
- Zunyi Mon 05:10:46
- Ürümqi Mon 03:10:46
- Ürümqi Mon 03:10:46
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Aksu | Mon 03:10:46 |
| Anshan | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Anshun | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Banan | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Baoding | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Baoji | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Baoshan | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Baotou | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Bayan Nur | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Beijing | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Benxi | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Bijie | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Changchun | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Changde | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Changsha | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Changzhou | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Chengdu | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Chongqing | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Dalian | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Daqing | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Datong | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Dazhou | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Dongguan | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Foshan | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Fushun | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Fuyang | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Fuzhou | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Ganzhou | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Guangzhou | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Guankou | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Guigang | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Guilin | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Guiyang | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Guyuan | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Haikou | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Handan | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Hangu | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Hangzhou | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Hanzhong | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Harbin | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Hechuan | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Hefei | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Hegang | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Hohhot | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Huai'an | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Huainan | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Hulunbuir | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Jianshui | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Jilin | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Jinan | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Jingzhou | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Jinjiang | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Jinzhong | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Jiujiang | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Kaifeng | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Korla | Mon 03:10:46 |
| Kunming | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Langfang | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Lanzhou | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Lhasa | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Linfen | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Linyi | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Liupanshui | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Liuzhou | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Longshan | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Longyan | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Luoyang | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Lu’an | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Mentougou | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Mianyang | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Mudanjiang | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Nanchang | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Nanchong | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Nanjing | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Nanning | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Nanyang | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Nianbo | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Ningbo | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Ordos | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Pingliang | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Putian | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Qingdao | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Qinzhou | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Qionghai | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Qiqihar | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Quanzhou | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Qujing | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Sanya | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Shanghai | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Shangqiu | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Shangrao | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Shaoxing | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Shenyang | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Shenzhen | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Shihezi | Mon 03:10:46 |
| Shijiazhuang | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Shiyan | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Shizuishan | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Siping | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Suzhou | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Taiyuan | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Taizhou | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Tanggu | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Tangshan | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Tianjin | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Tianshui | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Tonghua | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Wanning | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Wanxian | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Wanzhou | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Weinan | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Wenchang | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Wenzhou | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Wuhan | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Wuhu | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Wuwei | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Wuxi | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Xiamen | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Xiangyang | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Xianyang | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Xining | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Xi’an | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Yangquan | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Yantai | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Yichang | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Yinchuan | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Yiyang | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Zhabei | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Zhangye | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Zhaotong | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Zhengzhou | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Zhongshan | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Zhuzhou | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Zibo | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Zigong | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Zunyi | Mon 05:10:46 |
| Ürümqi | Mon 03:10:46 |
| Ürümqi | Mon 03:10:46 |
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 name is a broad signal. City and IANA pages give Google and users the exact time entity: place, time-zone rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context.
Time in China at a glance
| Current main time | 05:10 on Monday |
|---|---|
| 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 05:10 on Monday 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 signals
This page connects China to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city signal is Beijing, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country entity signals on this page
Alarm.now uses stable country identifiers plus live clock data so this page is not just a list of similar time links. The signals below describe the country entity, its crawlable city cluster, and its time-zone coverage.
| Country | China 🇨🇳 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | CN / CHN |
| Capital city clock | Beijing |
| City pages in cluster | 138 crawlable city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 7 listed zones |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+08:00 |
Best next pages for crawl flow
From this country overview, Google and users can move naturally 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.