Current Time in Shenzhen, China
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
CSTUTC+8
Shenzhen 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
22.55° N, 114.07° E
Sunrise
6:11 AM
Sunset
6:22 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen to New York | -12 hours | |
| Shenzhen to London | -7 hours | |
| Shenzhen to Dubai | -4 hours | |
| Shenzhen to New Delhi | -2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Shenzhen to Tokyo | +1 hour |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Shenzhen. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Shenzhen
What time zone is Shenzhen in?
Shenzhen is on China Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai), which is CST (UTC+8) all year.
Does Shenzhen observe daylight saving time?
No. Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 12 hours behind Shenzhen. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shenzhen?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 6:11 AM and sets at 6:22 PM local time, giving 12 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
Is all of China on the same time as Shenzhen?
Yes. China uses a single time zone, so Shenzhen has the same local time as the rest of the country.