Current local time in Shenzhen, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Shenzhen
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 10,358,381.
| Country: | China |
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| State / region: | Guangdong |
| Coordinates: | 22°33′N / 114°03′E |
| Population: | 10,358,381 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Shenzhen
| 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
Shenzhen does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Shenzhen today
| Sunrise: | 06:23 |
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| Sunset: | 17:53 |
| Solar noon: | 12:08 |
| Day length: | 11h 30m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:00 – 18:16 |
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 Shenzhen
- London+7 hShenzhen is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hShenzhen is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hShenzhen is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Shenzhen time
What time zone is Shenzhen in?
Shenzhen uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Shenzhen observe daylight saving time?
Shenzhen does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Shenzhen and London?
Right now Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen and New York?
Right now Shenzhen 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.