Current time in Guangzhou, China
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Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Time zone
- China Standard Time
- UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Daylight saving
- Not used
- Sunrise ยท Sunset today
- 6:38 AM ยท 5:43 PM
- IANA zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates
- 23.13ยฐ N, 113.26ยฐ E
Time difference from Guangzhou
| Place | Difference | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | Guangzhou is 8 hours ahead | 12:31 AM |
| London | Guangzhou is 8 hours ahead | 12:31 AM |
| New York | Guangzhou is 13 hours ahead | 7:31 PM |
| Los Angeles | Guangzhou is 16 hours ahead | 4:31 PM |
| Dubai | Guangzhou is 4 hours ahead | 4:31 AM |
| Manila | Same time | 8:31 AM |
| Tokyo | Guangzhou is 1 hour behind | 9:31 AM |
| Sydney | Guangzhou is 3 hours behind | 11:31 AM |
Guangzhou time zone: questions
What time zone is Guangzhou in?
Guangzhou, China uses China Standard Time, which is UTC+8 right now. Its IANA time zone ID is Asia/Shanghai.
Does Guangzhou use daylight saving time?
No. Guangzhou stays on China Standard Time (UTC+8) all year and does not change its clocks.
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and UTC?
Guangzhou is 8 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+8).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Guangzhou today?
On Thursday, November 12, 2026, the sun rises in Guangzhou at 6:38 AM and sets at 5:43 PM, giving 11 hours 6 minutes of daylight.
What are normal business hours in Guangzhou?
Most offices in Guangzhou open from about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, Monday to Friday. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
Business hours in Guangzhou
Office hours: 9:00 AM โ 5:00 PM
- Work week
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend
- Saturday and Sunday
- Typical office hours
- 9:00 AM โ 5:00 PM local time
- Office hours in your time
- โ
- Next public holiday
- New Year's Day, Fri, Jan 1
Hours are typical and vary by business. Public holidays are not included. Business hours around the world โ
More places in China
Other places on UTC+8 right now
- Manila 8:31 AM
- Beijing 8:31 AM
- Shanghai 8:31 AM
- Kuala Lumpur 8:31 AM
- Bali 8:31 AM
- Taipei 8:31 AM
- Perth 8:31 AM
- Cebu City 8:31 AM
- Davao City 8:31 AM
- Quezon City 8:31 AM
- Shenzhen 8:31 AM
- Macau 8:31 AM
Current time in popular cities
- London 12:31 AM
- New York 7:31 PM
- Tokyo 9:31 AM
- Los Angeles 4:31 PM
- Paris 1:31 AM
- Dubai 4:31 AM
- Manila 8:31 AM
- Sydney 11:31 AM
- Chicago 6:31 PM
- Seoul 9:31 AM
- Toronto 7:31 PM
- Washington, D.C. 7:31 PM
- Berlin 1:31 AM
- San Francisco 4:31 PM
- Bangkok 7:31 AM
- Delhi 6:01 AM
- Moscow 3:31 AM
- Mumbai 6:01 AM
- Rome 1:31 AM
- Amsterdam 1:31 AM
- Istanbul 3:31 AM
- Las Vegas 4:31 PM
- Madrid 1:31 AM
- Melbourne 11:31 AM