Current Time in China 🇨🇳
Time Now in Major Cities in China
Time Now in All IANA Timezones for China
- Asia/Shanghai Tue 07:33:37
| Timezone | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Asia/Shanghai | Tue 07:33:37 |
Information about China
| Population | 1,406,585,000 |
| Area | 9,596,960 km² |
| ISO Numeric Code | 156 |
| Continent Code | AS |
| Top Level Domain | .cn |
| Currency | (CNY) |
| Phone Prefix | +86 |
| Country Code | +86 |
Time in China — FAQ
Common questions about time zones, daylight saving, and cities in China.
How many time zones does China have?
China currently uses one UTC offset. The whole country shares the same UTC offset and DST rules.
What is the time in the capital of China?
The capital uses the IANA time zone — see the city pages below for live local time.
Does China observe daylight saving time?
Some regions of China may observe DST; others do not. The rule is set per IANA time zone, not per country. Modern operating systems apply the change automatically based on the city's IANA identifier — there is no manual configuration needed.
How many cities in China are listed on this page?
This page shows live local time for 2 cities across China. Each listed city links to its own page with the current local time, date, time zone and UTC offset.
What is the UTC offset for China?
China's primary UTC offset depends on the season and the specific region. Click any city in the list to see its current local time and exact offset, which already accounts for daylight saving if applicable.