Current local time in Chengdu, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Chengdu
Chengdu, Sichuan, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 7,415,590.
| Country: | China |
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| State / region: | Sichuan |
| Coordinates: | 30°40′N / 104°04′E |
| Population: | 7,415,590 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Chengdu
| 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
Chengdu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Chengdu today
| Sunrise: | 07:11 |
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| Sunset: | 18:24 |
| Solar noon: | 12:48 |
| Day length: | 11h 13m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:47 – 18:49 |
Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Chengdu
- London+7 hChengdu is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hChengdu is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hChengdu is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Chengdu time
What time zone is Chengdu in?
Chengdu uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Chengdu observe daylight saving time?
Chengdu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Chengdu and London?
Right now Chengdu 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 Chengdu and New York?
Right now Chengdu 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.