Current Time in Guangzhou, China

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

CST

IANA Identifier

Asia/Shanghai

UTC Offset

UTC+8

Country

China (CN)

Location Details

Coordinates

23.1291°, 113.2644°

Population

15.3M

Nearby Airports

• Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) — 28 km

Nearby Cities

• Beijing — China
• Shanghai — China
• Shenzhen — China
• Hong Kong — China
• Bali — Indonesia
• Bangkok — Thailand
• Hanoi — Vietnam
• Ho Chi Minh City — Vietnam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Guangzhou in?

Guangzhou is in the CST time zone (Asia/Shanghai), which is UTC+8 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Guangzhou observe Daylight Saving Time?

Guangzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Guangzhou?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Guangzhou, China. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Guangzhou?

Guangzhou has a UTC offset of UTC+8. This means it is 8 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Guangzhou?

Guangzhou is served by Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).