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 16:01:15
- Anshan Sat 18:01:15
- Anshun Sat 18:01:15
- Banan Sat 18:01:15
- Baoding Sat 18:01:15
- Baoji Sat 18:01:15
- Baoshan Sat 18:01:15
- Baotou Sat 18:01:15
- Bayan Nur Sat 18:01:15
- Beijing Sat 18:01:15
- Benxi Sat 18:01:15
- Bijie Sat 18:01:15
- Changchun Sat 18:01:15
- Changde Sat 18:01:15
- Changsha Sat 18:01:15
- Changzhou Sat 18:01:15
- Chengdu Sat 18:01:15
- Chongqing Sat 18:01:15
- Dalian Sat 18:01:15
- Daqing Sat 18:01:15
- Datong Sat 18:01:15
- Dazhou Sat 18:01:15
- Dongguan Sat 18:01:15
- Foshan Sat 18:01:15
- Fushun Sat 18:01:15
- Fuyang Sat 18:01:15
- Fuzhou Sat 18:01:15
- Ganzhou Sat 18:01:15
- Guangzhou Sat 18:01:15
- Guankou Sat 18:01:15
- Guigang Sat 18:01:15
- Guilin Sat 18:01:15
- Guiyang Sat 18:01:15
- Guyuan Sat 18:01:15
- Haikou Sat 18:01:15
- Handan Sat 18:01:15
- Hangu Sat 18:01:15
- Hangzhou Sat 18:01:15
- Hanzhong Sat 18:01:15
- Harbin Sat 18:01:15
- Hechuan Sat 18:01:15
- Hefei Sat 18:01:15
- Hegang Sat 18:01:15
- Hohhot Sat 18:01:15
- Huai'an Sat 18:01:15
- Huainan Sat 18:01:15
- Hulunbuir Sat 18:01:15
- Jianshui Sat 18:01:15
- Jilin Sat 18:01:15
- Jinan Sat 18:01:15
- Jingzhou Sat 18:01:15
- Jinjiang Sat 18:01:15
- Jinzhong Sat 18:01:15
- Jiujiang Sat 18:01:15
- Kaifeng Sat 18:01:15
- Korla Sat 16:01:15
- Kunming Sat 18:01:15
- Langfang Sat 18:01:15
- Lanzhou Sat 18:01:15
- Lhasa Sat 18:01:15
- Linfen Sat 18:01:15
- Linyi Sat 18:01:15
- Liupanshui Sat 18:01:15
- Liuzhou Sat 18:01:15
- Longshan Sat 18:01:15
- Longyan Sat 18:01:15
- Luoyang Sat 18:01:15
- Lu’an Sat 18:01:15
- Mentougou Sat 18:01:15
- Mianyang Sat 18:01:15
- Mudanjiang Sat 18:01:15
- Nanchang Sat 18:01:15
- Nanchong Sat 18:01:15
- Nanjing Sat 18:01:15
- Nanning Sat 18:01:15
- Nanyang Sat 18:01:15
- Nianbo Sat 18:01:15
- Ningbo Sat 18:01:15
- Ordos Sat 18:01:15
- Pingliang Sat 18:01:15
- Putian Sat 18:01:15
- Qingdao Sat 18:01:15
- Qinzhou Sat 18:01:15
- Qionghai Sat 18:01:15
- Qiqihar Sat 18:01:15
- Quanzhou Sat 18:01:15
- Qujing Sat 18:01:15
- Sanya Sat 18:01:15
- Shanghai Sat 18:01:15
- Shangqiu Sat 18:01:15
- Shangrao Sat 18:01:15
- Shaoxing Sat 18:01:15
- Shenyang Sat 18:01:15
- Shenzhen Sat 18:01:15
- Shihezi Sat 16:01:15
- Shijiazhuang Sat 18:01:15
- Shiyan Sat 18:01:15
- Shizuishan Sat 18:01:15
- Siping Sat 18:01:15
- Suzhou Sat 18:01:15
- Taiyuan Sat 18:01:15
- Taizhou Sat 18:01:15
- Tanggu Sat 18:01:15
- Tangshan Sat 18:01:15
- Tianjin Sat 18:01:15
- Tianshui Sat 18:01:15
- Tonghua Sat 18:01:15
- Wanning Sat 18:01:15
- Wanxian Sat 18:01:15
- Wanzhou Sat 18:01:15
- Weinan Sat 18:01:15
- Wenchang Sat 18:01:15
- Wenzhou Sat 18:01:15
- Wuhan Sat 18:01:15
- Wuhu Sat 18:01:15
- Wuwei Sat 18:01:15
- Wuxi Sat 18:01:15
- Xiamen Sat 18:01:15
- Xiangyang Sat 18:01:15
- Xianyang Sat 18:01:15
- Xining Sat 18:01:15
- Xi’an Sat 18:01:15
- Yangquan Sat 18:01:15
- Yantai Sat 18:01:15
- Yichang Sat 18:01:15
- Yinchuan Sat 18:01:15
- Yiyang Sat 18:01:15
- Zhabei Sat 18:01:15
- Zhangye Sat 18:01:15
- Zhaotong Sat 18:01:15
- Zhengzhou Sat 18:01:15
- Zhongshan Sat 18:01:15
- Zhuzhou Sat 18:01:15
- Zibo Sat 18:01:15
- Zigong Sat 18:01:15
- Zunyi Sat 18:01:15
- Ürümqi Sat 16:01:15
- Ürümqi Sat 16:01:15
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Aksu | Sat 16:01:15 |
| Anshan | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Anshun | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Banan | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Baoding | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Baoji | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Baoshan | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Baotou | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Bayan Nur | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Beijing | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Benxi | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Bijie | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Changchun | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Changde | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Changsha | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Changzhou | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Chengdu | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Chongqing | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Dalian | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Daqing | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Datong | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Dazhou | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Dongguan | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Foshan | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Fushun | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Fuyang | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Fuzhou | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Ganzhou | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Guangzhou | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Guankou | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Guigang | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Guilin | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Guiyang | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Guyuan | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Haikou | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Handan | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Hangu | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Hangzhou | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Hanzhong | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Harbin | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Hechuan | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Hefei | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Hegang | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Hohhot | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Huai'an | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Huainan | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Hulunbuir | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Jianshui | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Jilin | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Jinan | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Jingzhou | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Jinjiang | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Jinzhong | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Jiujiang | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Kaifeng | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Korla | Sat 16:01:15 |
| Kunming | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Langfang | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Lanzhou | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Lhasa | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Linfen | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Linyi | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Liupanshui | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Liuzhou | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Longshan | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Longyan | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Luoyang | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Lu’an | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Mentougou | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Mianyang | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Mudanjiang | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Nanchang | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Nanchong | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Nanjing | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Nanning | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Nanyang | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Nianbo | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Ningbo | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Ordos | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Pingliang | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Putian | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Qingdao | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Qinzhou | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Qionghai | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Qiqihar | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Quanzhou | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Qujing | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Sanya | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Shanghai | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Shangqiu | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Shangrao | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Shaoxing | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Shenyang | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Shenzhen | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Shihezi | Sat 16:01:15 |
| Shijiazhuang | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Shiyan | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Shizuishan | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Siping | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Suzhou | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Taiyuan | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Taizhou | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Tanggu | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Tangshan | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Tianjin | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Tianshui | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Tonghua | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Wanning | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Wanxian | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Wanzhou | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Weinan | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Wenchang | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Wenzhou | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Wuhan | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Wuhu | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Wuwei | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Wuxi | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Xiamen | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Xiangyang | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Xianyang | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Xining | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Xi’an | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Yangquan | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Yantai | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Yichang | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Yinchuan | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Yiyang | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Zhabei | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Zhangye | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Zhaotong | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Zhengzhou | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Zhongshan | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Zhuzhou | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Zibo | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Zigong | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Zunyi | Sat 18:01:15 |
| Ürümqi | Sat 16:01:15 |
| Ürümqi | Sat 16:01:15 |
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 | 18:01 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 18:01 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.