Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Abbreviation: CST
TIME IN CHINA
Current time in China
It is 6:00 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 in China. The whole country shares one time zone, UTC+08:00, and does not change its clocks.
CST · UTC+08:00No daylight savingCalling code +861 time zone
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Beijing
18:00:53
Thursday, 15 October 2026
EveningUTC+08:00
75% of the day in China has passed
A little closer to ChinaChina time zone facts
Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
UTC offset now
UTC+08:00
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Not used
No clock change in the next 12 months.Calling code
+86
International dialling code for China.Capital
Beijing
Region: AsiaCities listed
8
Main cities with live clocks below.Time in cities across China
All of these cities share the same local time.
Time in Beijing Evening18:00:53UTC+08:00
Time in Shanghai Evening18:00:53UTC+08:00
Time in Guangzhou Evening18:00:53UTC+08:00
Time in Shenzhen Evening18:00:53UTC+08:00
Time in Chengdu Evening18:00:53UTC+08:00
Time in Wuhan Evening18:00:53UTC+08:00
Time in Xi’an Evening18:00:53UTC+08:00
Time in Hangzhou Evening18:00:53UTC+08:00
China time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind China is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from China |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 11:00:53 | China is 7 hours ahead |
| Time in New York | 06:00:53 | China is 12 hours ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 03:00:53 | China is 15 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 14:00:53 | China is 4 hours ahead |
| Time in New Delhi | 15:30:53 | China is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Time in Singapore | 18:00:53 | China is same time |
| Time in Tokyo | 19:00:53 | China is 1 hour behind |
| Time in Sydney | 21:00:53 | China is 3 hours behind |
| UTC | 10:00:53 | China is 8 hours ahead |
Best time to call China
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in China today look like this elsewhere.
London02:00 – 10:00Thu 15 Oct
New York21:00 – 05:00Wed 14 Oct
Dubai05:00 – 13:00Thu 15 Oct
Sydney12:00 – 20:00Thu 15 Oct
Questions about time in China
What time is it in China now?
The current time in China is 6:00 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC+08:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
How many time zones does China have?
China uses one time zone, Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
Does China observe daylight saving time?
No. China does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between China and London?
China is 7 hours ahead of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between China and New York?
China is 12 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for China?
The international calling code for China is +86. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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