Time in China
Capital · Beijing
2 time zones in China
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Urumqi UTC+06:00 |
UTC+06:00 | No | Ürümqi | |
| Asia/Shanghai China Standard Time |
UTC+08:00 | No | Beijing |
About China
| Official name: | People's Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Beijing |
| Region: | Asia · Eastern Asia |
| Population: | 1,408,280,000 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY, ¥) |
| Calling code: | +86 |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| ISO codes: | CN / CHN |
| Internet domain: | .cn |
Cities in China
- Langfang
- Zhumadian
- Yantai
- Aksu
- Dujiangyan
- Changge
- Zhuzhou Shi
- Hanshou
- Changzhi
- Zhangjiakou
- Zigong
- Fuxin
- Hejiang
- Huangshi
- Liaoyang
- Shishi
- Dongkou
- Xiangtan
- Pinghu
- Gulou
- Puyang Chengguanzhen
- Nantong
- Mudanjiang
- Yutian
- Jingjiang
- Zhuozhou
- Lingbao
- Renhuai
- Songzi
- Gulin
- Guilin
- Hezhang
- Tengchong
- Sihui
- Zhanjiang
- Zhenjiang
- Dandong
- Qingzhen
- Shaoguan
- Yancheng
- Guanghan
- Panshan
- Haikou
- Ruijin
- Taizhou
- Yucheng
- Xingtai
- Jinzhou
- Qionglai
- Shuangyashan
- Luancheng
- Tongcheng
- Yingkou
- Zhangzhou
- Haiyang
- Duchang
- Bengbu
- Shihezi
- Shenmu
- Donggang
Public holidays in China 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — 元旦
- 16 Feb — 春节 estimated
- 17 Feb — 春节 estimated
- 18 Feb — 春节 estimated
- 8 Mar — 国际妇女节
- 5 Apr — 清明节 清明節 estimated
- 1 May — 劳动节
- 4 May — 青年节
Frequently asked questions about time in China
How many time zones does China have?
China has 2 IANA time zones in use, currently covering 2 different UTC offsets (UTC+06:00, UTC+08:00). Check the list above to see which region uses which zone.
Does China use daylight saving time?
No. None of China’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Beijing, the capital of China?
See the live clock on the Beijing time page. Beijing uses Asia/Shanghai.