Current Time in Chongqing, China
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
CSTUTC+8
Chongqing time zone
Time Zone
China Standard Time (CST)
IANA: Asia/Shanghai
UTC Offset
UTC+8
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
29.56° N, 106.56° E
Sunrise
6:40 AM
Sunset
6:53 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 12 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Chongqing to New York | -12 hours | |
| Chongqing to London | -7 hours | |
| Chongqing to Dubai | -4 hours | |
| Chongqing to New Delhi | -2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Chongqing to Tokyo | +1 hour |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Chongqing. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Chongqing
What time zone is Chongqing in?
Chongqing is on China Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai), which is CST (UTC+8) all year.
Does Chongqing observe daylight saving time?
No. Chongqing does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on CST (UTC+8) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Chongqing and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 12 hours behind Chongqing. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Chongqing?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 6:40 AM and sets at 6:53 PM local time, giving 12 hours 12 minutes of daylight.
Is all of China on the same time as Chongqing?
Yes. China uses a single time zone, so Chongqing has the same local time as the rest of the country.