Current time in China
China uses a single time zone, Asia/Shanghai (standard time UTC+8). Daylight saving time is not currently observed here, so the offset holds all year.
UTC offset
UTC+8
now
Time zones
1
Asia/Shanghai
Daylight saving
Not observed
all of 2026
Cities listed
10
Asia
Time zones in China
| Zone | Example city | Local time | UTC offset now | Standard / DST | Next clock change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Shanghai | Shanghai | 19:30 | UTC+8 | UTC+8 all year | — |
Cities in China
| City | Local time | IANA time zone | UTC offset now | Abbr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 19:30 | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 | CST |
| Beijing | 19:30 | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 | CST |
| Guangzhou | 19:30 | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 | CST |
| Shenzhen | 19:30 | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 | CST |
| Chengdu | 19:30 | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 | CST |
| Wuhan | 19:30 | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 | CST |
| Xian | 19:30 | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 | CST |
| Chongqing | 19:30 | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 | CST |
| Tianjin | 19:30 | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 | CST |
| Hangzhou | 19:30 | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 | CST |
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in China right now?
All of China uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently at UTC+8 (CST). The table on this page shows the live local time, updated every second from your device's clock using the official IANA time zone rules.
How many time zones does China have?
China uses a single time zone, Asia/Shanghai, at UTC+8 in standard time.
Does China observe daylight saving time?
No. China keeps the same offset all year, so the UTC offset shown is correct on every date of 2026.
What is the UTC offset in China?
China is currently at UTC+8. This offset holds all year — there are no clock changes.