Current Time in Guangzhou, China

Guangzhou is on China Standard Time – CST (UTC+8) right now. Guangzhou does not observe daylight saving time.

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Asia/Shanghai

Convert Guangzhou time

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Time zone of Guangzhou

Time zoneChina Standard Time
AbbreviationCST
UTC offsetUTC+8
IANA time zone idAsia/Shanghai
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between Guangzhou and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York13 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles16 hours behind--:--
London8 hours behind--:--
Paris7 hours behind--:--
Dubai4 hours behind--:--
India2 hours 30 minutes behind--:--
ManilaSame time--:--
Tokyo1 hour ahead--:--
Sydney3 hours ahead--:--
Toronto13 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Guangzhou

Guangzhou does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+8 all year, so conversions never shift.

Guangzhou time FAQ

What time is it in Guangzhou right now?

Guangzhou is on CST (UTC+8). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Guangzhou, updated every second.

What time zone is Guangzhou in?

Guangzhou is in China Standard Time, abbreviated CST, UTC+8. Its IANA time zone id is Asia/Shanghai.

Does Guangzhou observe daylight saving time?

No. Guangzhou stays on UTC+8 all year.

What is the time difference between Guangzhou and New York?

New York is 13 hours behind Guangzhou.

Other cities in China

Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.