Current local time in Chongqing, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Chongqing
Chongqing, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 7,457,600.
| Country: | China |
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| Coordinates: | 29°34′N / 106°33′E |
| Population: | 7,457,600 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Chongqing
| 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
Chongqing does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Chongqing today
| Sunrise: | 06:59 |
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| Sunset: | 18:17 |
| Solar noon: | 12:38 |
| Day length: | 11h 18m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:34 – 18:41 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Chongqing
- London+7 hChongqing is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hChongqing is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hChongqing is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Chongqing time
What time zone is Chongqing in?
Chongqing uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Chongqing observe daylight saving time?
Chongqing does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Chongqing and London?
Right now Chongqing 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 Chongqing and New York?
Right now Chongqing 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.