Sunrise
07:06
LOCAL TIME IN CHENGDU
Current time in Chengdu, China
It is 8:59 pm on Friday, 16 October 2026 in Chengdu. Chengdu is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00, and is 7 hours ahead of London.
CST · UTC+08:00No daylight savingCalling code +86
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Chengdu
20:59:05
Friday, 16 October 2026
Late eveningUTC+08:00
87% of the day in Chengdu has passed
A little moment in ChengduSunrise and sunset in Chengdu today
Local times for 16 October 2026. Calculated from the city’s coordinates.
☾ The sun is down. It rises at 07:06.
Solar noon
12:49
Sunset
18:32
Day length
11h 25m
Chengdu time zone facts
Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Abbreviation: CSTUTC 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.Coordinates
30.57°N, 104.07°E
Used for sunrise and sunset times.Country
AsiaTime in other cities in China
All of these cities share the same local time.
Time in Beijing Late evening20:59:05UTC+08:00
Time in Shanghai Late evening20:59:05UTC+08:00
Time in Guangzhou Late evening20:59:05UTC+08:00
Time in Shenzhen Late evening20:59:05UTC+08:00
Time in Wuhan Late evening20:59:05UTC+08:00
Time in Xi’an Late evening20:59:05UTC+08:00
Time in Hangzhou Late evening20:59:05UTC+08:00
Chengdu time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Chengdu is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Chengdu |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 13:59:05 | Chengdu is 7 hours ahead |
| Time in New York | 08:59:05 | Chengdu is 12 hours ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 05:59:05 | Chengdu is 15 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 16:59:05 | Chengdu is 4 hours ahead |
| Time in New Delhi | 18:29:05 | Chengdu is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Time in Singapore | 20:59:05 | Chengdu is same time |
| Time in Tokyo | 21:59:05 | Chengdu is 1 hour behind |
| Time in Sydney | 23:59:05 | Chengdu is 3 hours behind |
| UTC | 12:59:05 | Chengdu is 8 hours ahead |
Best time to call Chengdu
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Chengdu today look like this elsewhere.
London02:00 – 10:00Fri 16 Oct
New York21:00 – 05:00Thu 15 Oct
Dubai05:00 – 13:00Fri 16 Oct
Sydney12:00 – 20:00Fri 16 Oct
Questions about time in Chengdu
What time is it in Chengdu now?
The current time in Chengdu is 8:59 pm on Friday, 16 October 2026 (UTC+08:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
What time zone is Chengdu in?
Chengdu uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone (CST). The current UTC offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Chengdu observe daylight saving time?
No. Chengdu does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Chengdu and London?
Chengdu is 7 hours ahead of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Chengdu and New York?
Chengdu 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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