Current Time in China
China uses China Standard Time all year.
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
CSTUTC+8
China time zone
China Standard Time
China Standard Time (CST)
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IANA time zone: Asia/Shanghai.
Major cities in China
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| China to New York | -12 hours | |
| China to London | -7 hours | |
| China to Dubai | -4 hours | |
| China to New Delhi | -2 hours 30 minutes | |
| China to Tokyo | +1 hour |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in China: FAQs
What time zone is China in?
China uses China Standard Time (CST, UTC+8) all year.
Does China observe daylight saving time?
No. China does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between China and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 12 hours behind China. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Beijing, the capital?
Beijing is on China Standard Time, currently CST (UTC+8). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Beijing page.