What Time Is It in China?
See what time it is in China right now, with the date, time zone and the time difference from where you are.
About this tool
China uses a single time zone, Asia/Shanghai. The time is UTC+8 (CST) all year, with no daylight saving time. China is normally 7 hours ahead of London. The difference is 8 hours ahead for about 5 months of the year, because daylight saving time is used at different times of the year.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is China in?
China: the time is UTC+8 (CST) all year, with no daylight saving time.
Does China have daylight saving time?
No. China uses the same time all year, so the clocks are never changed.
What is the time difference between China and London?
China is normally 7 hours ahead of London. The difference is 8 hours ahead for about 5 months of the year, because daylight saving time is used at different times of the year.
Why does the clock show a slightly different time than mine?
The page takes the time from the internet and adjusts for delay, so it is accurate to the second.