Time Zone
CST
UTC/GMT +8 hours · Asia/Shanghai
Current Local Time in Guangzhou, China
What time is it in Guangzhou right now? Live local clock with seconds for Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (CST, UTC/GMT +8 hours).
Time Zone CST (UTC/GMT +8 hours) · No Daylight Saving Time in 2026 · Sunset 18:04 · Day length 11h 39m 55s · Sunrise 06:24 · Moon Waxing Crescent (15%). Location: Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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About Guangzhou
- Country
- China
- State / region
- Guangdong
- Lat / Long
- 23.13°N / 113.26°E
- Currency
- Chinese Yuan (CNY)
- Languages
- Mandarin Chinese
- Country code
- +86
- IANA zone
- Asia/Shanghai
No DST
No DST
No Daylight Saving Time in 2026
Difference
4 hours ahead of Dubai
12 hours ahead of New York · Set home (Dubai)
Sunrise
06:24
Sunset
18:04
Day length
11h 39m 55s
Moon 15%
Waxing Crescent
Solar noon
12:14
Civil twilight
06:01 – 18:26
Guangzhou (China) runs on Asia/Shanghai (GMT+8 / CST). There is no daylight saving in 2026 — the offset stays GMT+8 year-round. Today’s sunrise is 06:24, sunset 18:04, and day length is 11h 39m 55s (−78s vs yesterday). Moon phase: Waxing Crescent (15% lit). Compare with Dubai above, or use the time zone converter and meeting planner.
Sun path today — Guangzhou
SunCalc graphic — Altitude ≈ -43.3° Heading 281° W Night
Weather in Guangzhou
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Calendar & holidays
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People also ask about time in Guangzhou
What time is it in Guangzhou right now?
The live clock on this page shows the current local time in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China with seconds. Time zone CST, UTC/GMT +8 hours, IANA zone Asia/Shanghai.
What time zone is Guangzhou in?
Guangzhou uses Asia/Shanghai (CST). Current offset: UTC/GMT +8 hours.
Does Guangzhou use daylight saving time?
No daylight saving time in Guangzhou for 2026. The offset stays GMT+8 year-round.
When is sunrise and sunset in Guangzhou today?
Sunrise 06:24, sunset 18:04, day length 11h 39m 55s (−78s vs yesterday). Solar noon 12:14 at about 58.9° altitude.
How many hours ahead or behind is Guangzhou vs New York?
Guangzhou is 12 hours ahead of New York right now (DST-aware comparison). Use the Time Zone Converter for any other city pair.
How do I convert Guangzhou time to another city?
Open the Time Zone Converter or Meeting Planner and pick Guangzhou as one of the locations.