Current Local Time in Guangzhou

Guangzhou, China (GMT+8)

20:32:39

Saturday, April 25, 2026

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Guangzhou follows China Standard Time (CST), which is UTC+8. The city does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the offset remains constant year-round.

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๐Ÿ“ž+86 20
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๐ŸขBusiness Hours in Guangzhou

OFFICES
9:00 AM โ€“ 5:00 PM
BANKS
9:00 AM โ€“ 4:00 PM
SHOPS
10:00 AM โ€“ 8:00 PM
RESTAURANTS
Varies

Hours are general references based on official business standards. Actual hours may vary.

โฐTime Zone Facts

๐Ÿ•ZoneCST
๐ŸŒOffsetUTC+8
๐Ÿ”„DSTNo
๐Ÿ“‹IANAAsia/Shanghai
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No DST changes
Time stays constant

Guangzhou follows CST and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Data: IANA Time Zone Database

โ˜€๏ธClimate

Humid subtropical with hot humid summers (27-33ยฐC) and mild winters (12-18ยฐC).

๐Ÿ›๏ธTop Attractions

Canton TowerChen Clan AcademyShamian IslandTemple of Six Banyan TreesYuexiu Park

๐Ÿ“About Guangzhou Time Zone

Guangzhou is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8). Guangzhou does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+8 year-round.

Quick Facts: Guangzhou Time

  • Time Zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8)
  • Daylight Saving: Not observed
  • Country: China
  • Coordinates: 23.13, 113.26
  • Calling Code: +86 20

๐ŸŒTime Difference from Guangzhou

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CityNowDiffOverlap
๐ŸŒ…New YorkUnited States8:32 AM-12h
No overlap
โ˜€๏ธLondonUnited Kingdom1:32 PM-7h
No overlap
๐ŸŒ™TokyoJapan9:32 PM+1h
Good overlap
โ˜€๏ธParisFrance2:32 PM-6h
Limited
โ˜€๏ธDubaiUnited Arab Emirates4:32 PM-4h
Limited
๐ŸŒ†SingaporeSingapore8:32 PMSame
Good overlap
๐ŸŒ†Hong KongHong Kong8:32 PMSame
Good overlap
๐ŸŒ†ShanghaiChina8:32 PMSame
Good overlap

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โ“Frequently Asked Questions

Guangzhou is in the CST time zone (UTC+8). The current local time is displayed at the top of this page and updates in real-time. Guangzhou is located in China.

Guangzhou is in the CST time zone, which is UTC+8. The IANA time zone identifier is Asia/Shanghai.

No, Guangzhou does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The time remains at UTC+8 throughout the year, making it easier to schedule international calls and meetings.

Guangzhou is 7 hours ahead of London. When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 7:00 PM in Guangzhou. Note that this difference may vary by 1 hour when either location observes Daylight Saving Time.

Guangzhou is 12 hours ahead of New York (Eastern Time). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 9:00 PM in Guangzhou. This difference may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.

The best time to call Guangzhou is during business hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time (CST). For international calls, use our Time Converter above to find overlapping business hours between Guangzhou and your location.

Standard business hours in Guangzhou are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST. Banks typically operate 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Shops may have extended hours, often until 8:00 PM or later in commercial areas.

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Last updated: April 2026โœ“ Data verified by WhatTime.city Editorial Team

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