Current Local Time in Guangzhou
Guangzhou, China (GMT+8)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
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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⏰Time Zone Facts
Asia/ShanghaiData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Guangzhou
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot humid summers (27-33°C) and mild winters (12-18°C).
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📍About Guangzhou Time Zone
Guangzhou is located in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8). As a major metropolitan city in China, Guangzhou serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Guangzhou is 13 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Guangzhou, consider that standard business hours are typically Shops 10 AM to 10 PM. Dim sum starts early (7 AM). local time. Guangzhou does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+8.
Guangzhou has a population of approximately 18.7M (22M in the metro area). The local currency is the Chinese Yuan (¥). To call Guangzhou from abroad, use the country code +86 20. The primary language spoken is Mandarin, Cantonese.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Guangzhou time is 13 hours ahead of New York, and 8 hours ahead of London. This makes Guangzhou well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Guangzhou Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: China (CN)
- • Coordinates: 23.13°, 113.26°
- • Calling Code: +86 20