Current time in Macau

Macau follows China Standard Time (CST) and remains on the same time throughout the year. Note: Macau does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Quick facts:

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

Time difference from Macau:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Is Macau the same time as Hong Kong?
Yes. Hong Kong and Macau both follow UTC +8:00, though they use different IANA time zone names.