Current local time in Hangzhou, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Hangzhou
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 6,241,971.
| Country: | China |
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| State / region: | Zhejiang |
| Coordinates: | 30°15′N / 120°12′E |
| Population: | 6,241,971 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Hangzhou
| 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
Hangzhou does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Hangzhou today
| Sunrise: | 06:05 |
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| Sunset: | 17:21 |
| Solar noon: | 11:43 |
| Day length: | 11h 15m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:41 – 17:45 |
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 Hangzhou
- London+7 hHangzhou is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hHangzhou is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hHangzhou is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Hangzhou time
What time zone is Hangzhou in?
Hangzhou uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Hangzhou observe daylight saving time?
Hangzhou does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Hangzhou and London?
Right now Hangzhou 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 Hangzhou and New York?
Right now Hangzhou 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.