Sunrise
06:20
LOCAL TIME IN SHENZHEN
Current time in Shenzhen, China
It is 8:07 pm on Friday, 16 October 2026 in Shenzhen. Shenzhen 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
Shenzhen
20:07:40
Friday, 16 October 2026
Late eveningUTC+08:00
83% of the day in Shenzhen has passed
A little moment in ShenzhenSunrise and sunset in Shenzhen today
Local times for 16 October 2026. Calculated from the city’s coordinates.
☾ The sun is down. It rises at 06:20.
Solar noon
12:09
Sunset
17:58
Day length
11h 37m
Shenzhen 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
22.54°N, 114.06°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 evening20:07:40UTC+08:00
Time in Shanghai Late evening20:07:40UTC+08:00
Time in Guangzhou Late evening20:07:40UTC+08:00
Time in Chengdu Late evening20:07:40UTC+08:00
Time in Wuhan Late evening20:07:40UTC+08:00
Time in Xi’an Late evening20:07:40UTC+08:00
Time in Hangzhou Late evening20:07:40UTC+08:00
Shenzhen time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Shenzhen is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Shenzhen |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 13:07:40 | Shenzhen is 7 hours ahead |
| Time in New York | 08:07:40 | Shenzhen is 12 hours ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 05:07:40 | Shenzhen is 15 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 16:07:40 | Shenzhen is 4 hours ahead |
| Time in New Delhi | 17:37:40 | Shenzhen is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Time in Singapore | 20:07:40 | Shenzhen is same time |
| Time in Tokyo | 21:07:40 | Shenzhen is 1 hour behind |
| Time in Sydney | 23:07:40 | Shenzhen is 3 hours behind |
| UTC | 12:07:40 | Shenzhen is 8 hours ahead |
Best time to call Shenzhen
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen
What time is it in Shenzhen now?
The current time in Shenzhen is 8:07 pm on Friday, 16 October 2026 (UTC+08:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
What time zone is Shenzhen in?
Shenzhen uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone (CST). The current UTC offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Shenzhen observe daylight saving time?
No. Shenzhen does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Shenzhen and London?
Shenzhen is 7 hours ahead of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Shenzhen and New York?
Shenzhen 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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