China — Time & Date Guide
Complete time and date reference for China. Find the current timezone, UTC offset, public holidays, DST schedule, sunrise and sunset times, and links to live clocks for major cities.
Key Facts
Primary Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
UTC Offset (Standard)
UTC+8
Capital
Beijing
DST
Not observed
Calling Code
+86
Currency
CNY
Region
Asia
Country Code
CN
Current Time in China
The primary timezone is Asia/Shanghai (currently UTC+8). China has 42 major cities tracked below.
View China World Clock →| City | Timezone |
|---|---|
| Shanghai | Asia/Shanghai |
| Beijing | Asia/Shanghai |
| Chongqing | Asia/Shanghai |
| Guangzhou | Asia/Shanghai |
| Shenzhen | Asia/Shanghai |
| Chengdu | Asia/Shanghai |
| Hangzhou | Asia/Shanghai |
| Wuhan | Asia/Shanghai |
| Xi'an | Asia/Shanghai |
| Nanjing | Asia/Shanghai |
| Tianjin | Asia/Shanghai |
| Shenyang | Asia/Shanghai |
| Harbin | Asia/Shanghai |
| Kunming | Asia/Shanghai |
| Fuzhou | Asia/Shanghai |
| Xiamen | Asia/Shanghai |
| Qingdao | Asia/Shanghai |
| Jinan | Asia/Shanghai |
| Zhengzhou | Asia/Shanghai |
| Changsha | Asia/Shanghai |
| Nanchang | Asia/Shanghai |
| Guiyang | Asia/Shanghai |
| Ürümqi | Asia/Urumqi |
| Hohhot | Asia/Shanghai |
| Changchun | Asia/Shanghai |
| Taiyuan | Asia/Shanghai |
| Shijiazhuang | Asia/Shanghai |
| Hefei | Asia/Shanghai |
| Nanning | Asia/Shanghai |
| Foshan | Asia/Shanghai |
| Dongguan | Asia/Shanghai |
| Zhuhai | Asia/Shanghai |
| Suzhou | Asia/Shanghai |
| Wuxi | Asia/Shanghai |
| Ningbo | Asia/Shanghai |
| Wenzhou | Asia/Shanghai |
| Dalian | Asia/Shanghai |
| Nantong | Asia/Shanghai |
| Haikou | Asia/Shanghai |
| Lanzhou | Asia/Shanghai |
| Xining | Asia/Shanghai |
| Yinchuan | Asia/Shanghai |
Public Holidays in China — 2026
View the complete list of official public holidays in China for 2026 and other years, including national holidays and observances.
China Holidays 2026 →Sunrise & Sunset in China
Find daily sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times for cities in China.
China Sunrise & Sunset →Daylight Saving Time in China
China does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+8 remains constant year-round.
China DST 2026 →Frequently Asked Questions
What timezone is China in?
China uses the Asia/Shanghai timezone. The standard UTC offset is UTC+8.
Does China observe daylight saving time?
No, China does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+8 stays the same year-round.
What are the public holidays in China?
China has a number of official public holidays throughout the year. You can view the complete list for 2026 and other years on the China holidays page on TimeandTool.
What is the capital of China?
The capital of China is Beijing. The country's calling code is +86 and its currency is CNY.
What is the current time in China?
The current UTC offset in China is UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai). Visit the world clock page for China to see live times for cities in the country.