What time is it in China?
Live local time in China, with the official time zone and daylight saving time from the IANA Time Zone Database.
Now in China
Sunday, October 25, 2026
UTC+8
In UTC: · UTC+8
- Time zone
- UTC+8
Asia/Shanghai - Daylight saving time
-
Does not observe
UTC+8 year-round - Sunrise
- 06:34
approx. local time - Sunset
- 17:22
approx. local time - Calling code
- +86
China - Currency
- CNY
yuan (renminbi)
Time zone in China
It's 04:19 in China in the UTC+8 time zone.
The time shown is the time in Beijing.
There is no daylight saving time in China: the clocks stay at UTC+8 all year.
Today, the sun rises around 06:34 and sets around 17:22 in Beijing (local time), with about 10 hours and 48 minutes of daylight.
The international dialing code in China is +86, and the local currency is yuan (renminbi) (CNY).
Although it spans five geographical time zones, China uses a single official time zone (UTC+8) throughout the country.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time zone in China?
The time zone currently in use in China is UTC+8.
Does in China observe daylight saving time?
No. There is no daylight saving time in China: the clocks stay at UTC+8 all year.
What is the dialing code in China?
The international calling code in China is +86. To call, dial your country's international access code (or + on a phone), then 86, the area code, and the number.
Time zone tools
- World Clock: multiple clocks side by side, saved on your device.
- Time Zone Converter: convert a time between cities and find a meeting time that works for everyone.
- Time zone difference: how many hours apart two places are at different times of the year.