Current time in China
China uses China Standard Time (GMT+8, UTC+08:00) all year — there is no daylight saving. All of China officially uses one time zone, China Standard Time (UTC+8). The live clock above shows the time in China right now next to your own.
Time difference with China
| Place | China in January | China in July |
|---|---|---|
| London | 8h ahead | 7h ahead |
| New York | 13h ahead | 12h ahead |
| Chicago | 14h ahead | 13h ahead |
| Los Angeles | 16h ahead | 15h ahead |
| Dublin | 8h ahead | 7h ahead |
| Paris | 7h ahead | 6h ahead |
| Dubai | 4h ahead | 4h ahead |
| India | 2h 30m ahead | 2h 30m ahead |
| Singapore | same time | same time |
| Tokyo | 1h behind | 1h behind |
| Sydney | 3h behind | 2h behind |
| Toronto | 13h ahead | 12h ahead |
Major cities
Shanghai · Beijing · Guangzhou · Wuhan · Tianjin · Chongqing · Dongguan · Shenzhen · Shenyeng · Chengdu · Xian · Harbin
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is China in?
- China uses China Standard Time (GMT+8, UTC+08:00).
- Does China use daylight saving time?
- No. China keeps the same time all year.