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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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03:50:31 CST
Thursday, 8 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 Thu 01:50:31
Anshan Thu 03:50:31
Anshun Thu 03:50:31
Banan Thu 03:50:31
Baoding Thu 03:50:31
Baoji Thu 03:50:31
Baoshan Thu 03:50:31
Baotou Thu 03:50:31
Bayan Nur Thu 03:50:31
Beijing Thu 03:50:31
Benxi Thu 03:50:31
Bijie Thu 03:50:31
Changchun Thu 03:50:31
Changde Thu 03:50:31
Changsha Thu 03:50:31
Changzhou Thu 03:50:31
Chengdu Thu 03:50:31
Chongqing Thu 03:50:31
Dalian Thu 03:50:31
Daqing Thu 03:50:31
Datong Thu 03:50:31
Dazhou Thu 03:50:31
Dongguan Thu 03:50:31
Foshan Thu 03:50:31
Fushun Thu 03:50:31
Fuyang Thu 03:50:31
Fuzhou Thu 03:50:31
Ganzhou Thu 03:50:31
Guangzhou Thu 03:50:31
Guankou Thu 03:50:31
Guigang Thu 03:50:31
Guilin Thu 03:50:31
Guiyang Thu 03:50:31
Guyuan Thu 03:50:31
Haikou Thu 03:50:31
Handan Thu 03:50:31
Hangu Thu 03:50:31
Hangzhou Thu 03:50:31
Hanzhong Thu 03:50:31
Harbin Thu 03:50:31
Hechuan Thu 03:50:31
Hefei Thu 03:50:31
Hegang Thu 03:50:31
Hohhot Thu 03:50:31
Huai'an Thu 03:50:31
Huainan Thu 03:50:31
Hulunbuir Thu 03:50:31
Jianshui Thu 03:50:31
Jilin Thu 03:50:31
Jinan Thu 03:50:31
Jingzhou Thu 03:50:31
Jinjiang Thu 03:50:31
Jinzhong Thu 03:50:31
Jiujiang Thu 03:50:31
Kaifeng Thu 03:50:31
Korla Thu 01:50:31
Kunming Thu 03:50:31
Langfang Thu 03:50:31
Lanzhou Thu 03:50:31
Lhasa Thu 03:50:31
Linfen Thu 03:50:31
Linyi Thu 03:50:31
Liupanshui Thu 03:50:31
Liuzhou Thu 03:50:31
Longshan Thu 03:50:31
Longyan Thu 03:50:31
Luoyang Thu 03:50:31
Lu’an Thu 03:50:31
Mentougou Thu 03:50:31
Mianyang Thu 03:50:31
Mudanjiang Thu 03:50:31
Nanchang Thu 03:50:31
Nanchong Thu 03:50:31
Nanjing Thu 03:50:31
Nanning Thu 03:50:31
Nanyang Thu 03:50:31
Nianbo Thu 03:50:31
Ningbo Thu 03:50:31
Ordos Thu 03:50:31
Pingliang Thu 03:50:31
Putian Thu 03:50:31
Qingdao Thu 03:50:31
Qinzhou Thu 03:50:31
Qionghai Thu 03:50:31
Qiqihar Thu 03:50:31
Quanzhou Thu 03:50:31
Qujing Thu 03:50:31
Sanya Thu 03:50:31
Shanghai Thu 03:50:31
Shangqiu Thu 03:50:31
Shangrao Thu 03:50:31
Shaoxing Thu 03:50:31
Shenyang Thu 03:50:31
Shenzhen Thu 03:50:31
Shihezi Thu 01:50:31
Shijiazhuang Thu 03:50:31
Shiyan Thu 03:50:31
Shizuishan Thu 03:50:31
Siping Thu 03:50:31
Suzhou Thu 03:50:31
Taiyuan Thu 03:50:31
Taizhou Thu 03:50:31
Tanggu Thu 03:50:31
Tangshan Thu 03:50:31
Tianjin Thu 03:50:31
Tianshui Thu 03:50:31
Tonghua Thu 03:50:31
Wanning Thu 03:50:31
Wanxian Thu 03:50:31
Wanzhou Thu 03:50:31
Weinan Thu 03:50:31
Wenchang Thu 03:50:31
Wenzhou Thu 03:50:31
Wuhan Thu 03:50:31
Wuhu Thu 03:50:31
Wuwei Thu 03:50:31
Wuxi Thu 03:50:31
Xiamen Thu 03:50:31
Xiangyang Thu 03:50:31
Xianyang Thu 03:50:31
Xining Thu 03:50:31
Xi’an Thu 03:50:31
Yangquan Thu 03:50:31
Yantai Thu 03:50:31
Yichang Thu 03:50:31
Yinchuan Thu 03:50:31
Yiyang Thu 03:50:31
Zhabei Thu 03:50:31
Zhangye Thu 03:50:31
Zhaotong Thu 03:50:31
Zhengzhou Thu 03:50:31
Zhongshan Thu 03:50:31
Zhuzhou Thu 03:50:31
Zibo Thu 03:50:31
Zigong Thu 03:50:31
Zunyi Thu 03:50:31
Ürümqi Thu 01:50:31
Ürümqi Thu 01:50:31

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 03:50 on Thursday
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 03:50 on Thursday 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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