Guangzhou does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on CST year-round.
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CST · UTC+8
Guangzhou Time Zone: CST and UTC+8
Guangzhou operates on CST (UTC+8), placing it ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 8 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Shanghai.
Guangzhou does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on CST year-round. This means the time difference between Guangzhou and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Guangzhou, useful reference points: Guangzhou is 8 hours ahead of London on GMT and 13 hours ahead of New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Guangzhou right now?
Guangzhou follows 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 CST (UTC+8). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Shanghai.
Does Guangzhou observe daylight saving time?
Guangzhou does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on CST year-round.
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and London?
Guangzhou (CST, UTC+8) is 8 hours ahead of London During BST the difference changes by an hour..
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and New York?
Guangzhou (CST, UTC+8) is 13 hours ahead of New York During EDT the difference changes by an hour..