China uses a single timezone, Asia/Shanghai (GMT+8). Major cities include Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu and 1 more. China does not observe daylight saving time.

Use Timetate to see current local times across all China cities, compare them with your own timezone, and plan international meetings on an interactive 3D globe.

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is China in?›

China is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone (GMT+8).

Does China observe daylight saving time?›

No. China does not observe daylight saving time.

How many time zones does China have?›

China uses a single time zone: Asia/Shanghai (GMT+8).

Times on this page were calculated on 11 September 2026.