Current time in Guangzhou, China

Guangzhou follows China Standard Time (CST) and remains on the same time throughout the year. Note: Although China spans multiple geographic time zones, the entire country uses one official time — China Standard Time (UTC +8).

Quick facts:

• Time zone: CST (UTC +8:00)
• Daylight Saving: Not observed
• UTC offset: +8 hours
• IANA zone: Asia/Shanghai

Time difference from Guangzhou:

• Guangzhou ↔ Sydney: Sydney is usually 2–3 hours ahead (depending on Australian DST)
• Guangzhou ↔ Auckland: Auckland is usually 4–5 hours ahead
• Guangzhou ↔ Los Angeles: LA is usually 16 hours behind (sometimes 15 during US DST)
• Guangzhou ↔ New York: NY is usually 13 hours behind (sometimes 12 during US DST)
• Guangzhou ↔ Tokyo: Tokyo is 1 hour ahead

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Guangzhou use Daylight Saving Time?
No. China stays on China Standard Time (UTC +8) all year.

What time zone is Guangzhou in?
China Standard Time (CST), UTC +8:00.

Is Guangzhou the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Beijing and Guangzhou both follow China Standard Time (UTC +8).