Daylight Saving Time 2025: China
China does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+8 remains constant throughout 2025.
Does not observe DST
China keeps the same time offset (UTC+8) all year round.
UTC Offsets — China
| Period | UTC Offset | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Time (Winter) | UTC+8 | Asia/Shanghai |
Cities in China
| City | Timezone | UTC Offset (Standard) |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Beijing | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Chongqing | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Guangzhou | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Shenzhen | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Chengdu | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Hangzhou | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Wuhan | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Xi'an | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Nanjing | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Tianjin | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Shenyang | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Harbin | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Kunming | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Fuzhou | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Xiamen | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Qingdao | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Jinan | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Zhengzhou | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Changsha | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Nanchang | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Guiyang | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Ürümqi | Asia/Urumqi | UTC+6 |
| Hohhot | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Changchun | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Taiyuan | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Shijiazhuang | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Hefei | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Nanning | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Foshan | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Dongguan | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Zhuhai | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Suzhou | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Wuxi | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Ningbo | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Wenzhou | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Dalian | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Nantong | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Haikou | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Lanzhou | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Xining | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
| Yinchuan | Asia/Shanghai | UTC+8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does China observe daylight saving time?
No, China does not observe daylight saving time. The country keeps the same UTC offset throughout the year.
When do clocks change in China in 2025?
China does not observe DST in 2025. Clocks do not change.
How much do clocks change in China?
China does not observe DST, so clocks do not change. The UTC offset is always UTC+8.
What is the UTC offset for China?
China uses a fixed UTC offset of UTC+8 year-round.
Which timezone does China use?
China's primary timezone is Asia/Shanghai. Some cities may use different timezones — for example: Shanghai (Asia/Shanghai), Beijing (Asia/Shanghai), Chongqing (Asia/Shanghai).