Current local time in Harbin, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Harbin
Harbin, Heilongjiang, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 5,878,939.
| Country: | China |
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| State / region: | Heilongjiang |
| Coordinates: | 45°46′N / 126°38′E |
| Population: | 5,878,939 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Harbin
| 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
Harbin does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Harbin today
| Sunrise: | 05:59 |
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| Sunset: | 16:36 |
| Solar noon: | 11:18 |
| Day length: | 10h 37m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:28 – 17:07 |
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 Harbin
- London+7 hHarbin is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hHarbin is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hHarbin is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Harbin time
What time zone is Harbin in?
Harbin uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Harbin observe daylight saving time?
Harbin does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Harbin and London?
Right now Harbin 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 Harbin and New York?
Right now Harbin 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.