Current local time in Foshan, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Foshan
Foshan, Guangdong, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 3,600,000.
| Country: | China |
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| State / region: | Guangdong |
| Coordinates: | 23°01′N / 113°07′E |
| Population: | 3,600,000 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Foshan
| 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
Foshan does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Foshan today
| Sunrise: | 06:27 |
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| Sunset: | 17:56 |
| Solar noon: | 12:12 |
| Day length: | 11h 29m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:04 – 18:19 |
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 Foshan
- London+7 hFoshan is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hFoshan is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hFoshan is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Foshan time
What time zone is Foshan in?
Foshan uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Foshan observe daylight saving time?
Foshan does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Foshan and London?
Right now Foshan 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 Foshan and New York?
Right now Foshan 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.