Current local time in Changsha, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Changsha
Changsha, Hunan, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 3,093,980.
| Country: | China |
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| State / region: | Hunan |
| Coordinates: | 28°12′N / 112°58′E |
| Population: | 3,093,980 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Changsha
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Shanghai |
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| Time zone name: | China Standard Time (CST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+08:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in China: | 2 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Changsha does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Changsha today
| Sunrise: | 06:32 |
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| Sunset: | 17:52 |
| Solar noon: | 12:12 |
| Day length: | 11h 19m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:08 – 18:16 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Changsha
- London+7 hChangsha is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hChangsha is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hChangsha is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Changsha time
What time zone is Changsha in?
Changsha uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Changsha observe daylight saving time?
Changsha does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Changsha and London?
Right now Changsha is 7 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Changsha and New York?
Right now Changsha is 12 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.