Current Local Time in Harbin
Harbin, China (GMT+8)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Harbin 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 Harbin
☀️Climate
Humid continental with very cold winters (-20 to -10°C) and warm summers (20-28°C). Known as "Ice City".
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📍About Harbin Time Zone
Harbin is located in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8). As a major metropolitan city in China, Harbin serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Harbin is 13 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Harbin, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Harbin does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+8.
Harbin has a population of approximately 10M. The local currency is the Chinese Yuan (¥). To call Harbin from abroad, use the country code +86 451. The primary language spoken is Mandarin.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Harbin time is 13 hours ahead of New York, and 8 hours ahead of London. This makes Harbin well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Harbin Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: China (CN)
- • Coordinates: 45.80°, 126.53°
- • Calling Code: +86 451