Current Local Time in Kunming
Kunming, China (GMT+8)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Kunming 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
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☀️Climate
Subtropical highland with spring-like weather year-round (10-24°C). Mild summers and winters.
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📍About Kunming Time Zone
Kunming is located in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8). As a major metropolitan city in China, Kunming serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Kunming is 13 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Kunming, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Kunming does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+8.
Kunming has a population of approximately 8.5M. The local currency is the Chinese Yuan (¥). To call Kunming from abroad, use the country code +86 871. The primary language spoken is Mandarin, Yunnan.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Kunming time is 13 hours ahead of New York, and 8 hours ahead of London. This makes Kunming well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Kunming Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: China (CN)
- • Coordinates: 25.04°, 102.71°
- • Calling Code: +86 871