Current Time in Guangzhou, China
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
CSTUTC+8
Guangzhou 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
23.12° N, 113.25° E
Sunrise
6:14 AM
Sunset
6:25 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou to New York | -12 hours | |
| Guangzhou to London | -7 hours | |
| Guangzhou to Dubai | -4 hours | |
| Guangzhou to New Delhi | -2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Guangzhou to Tokyo | +1 hour |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Guangzhou. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Guangzhou
What time zone is Guangzhou in?
Guangzhou is on China Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai), which is CST (UTC+8) all year.
Does Guangzhou observe daylight saving time?
No. Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 12 hours behind Guangzhou. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Guangzhou?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 6:14 AM and sets at 6:25 PM local time, giving 12 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
Is all of China on the same time as Guangzhou?
Yes. China uses a single time zone, so Guangzhou has the same local time as the rest of the country.