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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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03:41:12 CST
Tuesday, 21 July 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 Tue 01:41:12
Anshan Tue 03:41:12
Anshun Tue 03:41:12
Banan Tue 03:41:12
Baoding Tue 03:41:12
Baoji Tue 03:41:12
Baoshan Tue 03:41:12
Baotou Tue 03:41:12
Bayan Nur Tue 03:41:12
Beijing Tue 03:41:12
Benxi Tue 03:41:12
Bijie Tue 03:41:12
Changchun Tue 03:41:12
Changde Tue 03:41:12
Changsha Tue 03:41:12
Changzhou Tue 03:41:12
Chengdu Tue 03:41:12
Chongqing Tue 03:41:12
Dalian Tue 03:41:12
Daqing Tue 03:41:12
Datong Tue 03:41:12
Dazhou Tue 03:41:12
Dongguan Tue 03:41:12
Foshan Tue 03:41:12
Fushun Tue 03:41:12
Fuyang Tue 03:41:12
Fuzhou Tue 03:41:12
Ganzhou Tue 03:41:12
Guangzhou Tue 03:41:12
Guankou Tue 03:41:12
Guigang Tue 03:41:12
Guilin Tue 03:41:12
Guiyang Tue 03:41:12
Guyuan Tue 03:41:12
Haikou Tue 03:41:12
Handan Tue 03:41:12
Hangu Tue 03:41:12
Hangzhou Tue 03:41:12
Hanzhong Tue 03:41:12
Harbin Tue 03:41:12
Hechuan Tue 03:41:12
Hefei Tue 03:41:12
Hegang Tue 03:41:12
Hohhot Tue 03:41:12
Huai'an Tue 03:41:12
Huainan Tue 03:41:12
Hulunbuir Tue 03:41:12
Jianshui Tue 03:41:12
Jilin Tue 03:41:12
Jinan Tue 03:41:12
Jingzhou Tue 03:41:12
Jinjiang Tue 03:41:12
Jinzhong Tue 03:41:12
Jiujiang Tue 03:41:12
Kaifeng Tue 03:41:12
Korla Tue 01:41:12
Kunming Tue 03:41:12
Langfang Tue 03:41:12
Lanzhou Tue 03:41:12
Lhasa Tue 03:41:12
Linfen Tue 03:41:12
Linyi Tue 03:41:12
Liupanshui Tue 03:41:12
Liuzhou Tue 03:41:12
Longshan Tue 03:41:12
Longyan Tue 03:41:12
Luoyang Tue 03:41:12
Lu’an Tue 03:41:12
Mentougou Tue 03:41:12
Mianyang Tue 03:41:12
Mudanjiang Tue 03:41:12
Nanchang Tue 03:41:12
Nanchong Tue 03:41:12
Nanjing Tue 03:41:12
Nanning Tue 03:41:12
Nanyang Tue 03:41:12
Nianbo Tue 03:41:12
Ningbo Tue 03:41:12
Ordos Tue 03:41:12
Pingliang Tue 03:41:12
Putian Tue 03:41:12
Qingdao Tue 03:41:12
Qinzhou Tue 03:41:12
Qionghai Tue 03:41:12
Qiqihar Tue 03:41:12
Quanzhou Tue 03:41:12
Qujing Tue 03:41:12
Sanya Tue 03:41:12
Shanghai Tue 03:41:12
Shangqiu Tue 03:41:12
Shangrao Tue 03:41:12
Shaoxing Tue 03:41:12
Shenyang Tue 03:41:12
Shenzhen Tue 03:41:12
Shihezi Tue 01:41:12
Shijiazhuang Tue 03:41:12
Shiyan Tue 03:41:12
Shizuishan Tue 03:41:12
Siping Tue 03:41:12
Suzhou Tue 03:41:12
Taiyuan Tue 03:41:12
Taizhou Tue 03:41:12
Tanggu Tue 03:41:12
Tangshan Tue 03:41:12
Tianjin Tue 03:41:12
Tianshui Tue 03:41:12
Tonghua Tue 03:41:12
Wanning Tue 03:41:12
Wanxian Tue 03:41:12
Wanzhou Tue 03:41:12
Weinan Tue 03:41:12
Wenchang Tue 03:41:12
Wenzhou Tue 03:41:12
Wuhan Tue 03:41:12
Wuhu Tue 03:41:12
Wuwei Tue 03:41:12
Wuxi Tue 03:41:12
Xiamen Tue 03:41:12
Xiangyang Tue 03:41:12
Xianyang Tue 03:41:12
Xining Tue 03:41:12
Xi’an Tue 03:41:12
Yangquan Tue 03:41:12
Yantai Tue 03:41:12
Yichang Tue 03:41:12
Yinchuan Tue 03:41:12
Yiyang Tue 03:41:12
Zhabei Tue 03:41:12
Zhangye Tue 03:41:12
Zhaotong Tue 03:41:12
Zhengzhou Tue 03:41:12
Zhongshan Tue 03:41:12
Zhuzhou Tue 03:41:12
Zibo Tue 03:41:12
Zigong Tue 03:41:12
Zunyi Tue 03:41:12
Ürümqi Tue 01:41:12
Ürümqi Tue 01:41:12

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 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 03:41 on Tuesday
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 03:41 on Tuesday 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.

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