Current local time in Nanjing, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Nanjing
Nanjing, Jiangsu, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 7,165,292.
| Country: | China |
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| State / region: | Jiangsu |
| Coordinates: | 32°04′N / 118°47′E |
| Population: | 7,165,292 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Nanjing
| 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
Nanjing does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Nanjing today
| Sunrise: | 06:12 |
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| Sunset: | 17:26 |
| Solar noon: | 11:49 |
| Day length: | 11h 13m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:47 – 17:51 |
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 Nanjing
- London+7 hNanjing is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hNanjing is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hNanjing is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Nanjing time
What time zone is Nanjing in?
Nanjing uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Nanjing observe daylight saving time?
Nanjing does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Nanjing and London?
Right now Nanjing 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 Nanjing and New York?
Right now Nanjing 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.