Current time in China
The live local time in China, based on the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
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Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Standard offset
UTC+08:00
Daylight saving time
Not observed
All 2 time zones
- BeijingAsia/ShanghaiUTC+08:00
- UrumqiAsia/UrumqiUTC+06:00
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is China in?
China uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, with a standard offset of UTC+08:00.
Does China use daylight saving time?
No. China stays on UTC+08:00 all year.
Does China have more than one time zone?
Yes. China spans 2 time zones; the time shown is for its main zone.