Current Time in China
China uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across China below.
Time across China
5 cities trackedChina is in a single time zone — Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so local time stays the same all year round.
Public Holidays in China
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | 元旦 | public |
| Feb 10 | Chinese New Year | 春节 | public |
| Apr 4 | Qingming Festival | 清明节 | public |
| May 1 | Labor Day | 劳动节 | public |
| Jun 10 | Dragon Boat Festival | 端午节 | public |
| Sep 17 | Mid-Autumn Festival | 中秋节 | public |
| Oct 1 | National Day | 国庆节 | public |
Shanghai vs the World
Current time difference between Shanghai, China and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Shanghai |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 8:19 AM | UTC−4 | 12h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 1:19 PM | UTC+1 | 7h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 4:19 PM | UTC+4 | 4h ahead of |
| MumbaiIndia | 5:49 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m ahead of |
| SingaporeSingapore | 8:19 PM | UTC+8 | Same time |
| TokyoJapan | 9:19 PM | UTC+9 | 1h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 10:19 PM | UTC+10 | 2h behind |
Business Hours in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Shanghai, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Shanghai | 5:00 PM in Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| London | 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Dubai | 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 6:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
| Singapore | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Sydney | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is China in?
China uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in China right now?
The current time in Shanghai is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does China observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — China does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does China have?
China has 1 time zone (Asia/Shanghai).
What is China's UTC / GMT offset?
China is in Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout China?
Yes — the whole of China shares one time zone (Asia/Shanghai, UTC+08:00).
What is the time difference between China and India?
China (UTC+08:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.