Current Local Time in Guangzhou, China
Guangzhou is a city in Guangdong, China. It keeps time in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, whose standard offset is UTC+8. Guangzhou does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC+8 offset stays the same all year round. This page shows the current local time in Guangzhou as a live clock, along with the city's UTC offset, daylight saving status, sunrise and sunset, and how far ahead or behind it is compared with your own location.
Guangzhou facts
- Country
- China
- Region
- Guangdong
- Coordinates
- 23.1291° N, 113.2644° E
- Elevation
- 21 m (69 ft)
- Population
- ~15,300,000
- Currency
- Renminbi (CNY)
- Languages
- Mandarin Chinese
- Calling code
- +86
Time zone
- Zone name
- Asia/Shanghai
- Standard offset
- UTC+8
- Current offset
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- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Next change
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Difference from you
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Sun & Moon today
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Local time in other cities
- Tokyo, Japan
- Singapore, Singapore
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Mumbai, India
- Beijing, China
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Seoul, South Korea
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Jakarta, Indonesia
- Manila, Philippines
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Shanghai, China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Guangzhou in?
Guangzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Its standard offset is UTC+8.
Does Guangzhou observe daylight saving time?
No. Guangzhou stays on UTC+8 all year and does not change its clocks for daylight saving time.
What country is Guangzhou in?
Guangzhou is located in China (Guangdong). The local currency is the Renminbi (CNY) and the international calling code is +86.