Hangzhou does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on CST year-round.
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Hangzhou Time Zone: CST and UTC+8
Hangzhou operates on CST (UTC+8), placing it ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 8 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Shanghai.
Hangzhou does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on CST year-round. This means the time difference between Hangzhou and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Hangzhou, useful reference points: Hangzhou 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 Hangzhou right now?
Hangzhou follows CST (UTC+8). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Hangzhou, updated every second.
What time zone is Hangzhou in?
Hangzhou is in CST (UTC+8). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Shanghai.
Does Hangzhou observe daylight saving time?
Hangzhou does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on CST year-round.
What is the time difference between Hangzhou and London?
Hangzhou (CST, UTC+8) is 8 hours ahead of London During BST the difference changes by an hour..
What is the time difference between Hangzhou and New York?
Hangzhou (CST, UTC+8) is 13 hours ahead of New York During EDT the difference changes by an hour..