Current local time in Guangzhou, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Guangzhou
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 11,071,424.
| Country: | China |
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| State / region: | Guangdong |
| Coordinates: | 23°08′N / 113°16′E |
| Population: | 11,071,424 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Guangzhou
| 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
Guangzhou does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Guangzhou today
| Sunrise: | 06:26 |
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| Sunset: | 17:56 |
| Solar noon: | 12:11 |
| Day length: | 11h 30m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:03 – 18:19 |
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 Guangzhou
- London+7 hGuangzhou is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hGuangzhou is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hGuangzhou is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Guangzhou time
What time zone is Guangzhou in?
Guangzhou uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Guangzhou observe daylight saving time?
Guangzhou does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and London?
Right now Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou and New York?
Right now Guangzhou 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.