China Standard Time (CST)
China Standard Time (CST) is UTC+8. It is used in Mainland China and Taiwan (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Taipei) and does not change for daylight saving time.
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Asia/Shanghai · UTC+8
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Where CST is used
Mainland China and Taiwan (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Taipei).
Countries on the same offsets
Major cities on Asia/Shanghai
CST and daylight saving time
China Standard Time does not change for daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 every day of the year.
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CST FAQ
What is CST?
China Standard Time (CST) is UTC+8. It is used in Mainland China and Taiwan (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Taipei) and does not change for daylight saving time.
What is the current CST time?
CST is UTC+8. The live clock on this page shows the current China Standard Time time, updated every second.
Which countries use CST?
CST is used in Mainland China and Taiwan (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Taipei).
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.