Current Local Time in Sanya
Sanya, China (GMT+8)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Sanya 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 Sanya
☀️Climate
Tropical with hot humid weather year-round (24-32°C). Best November-April. Typhoons in summer.
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📍About Sanya Time Zone
Sanya is located in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8). As a major metropolitan city in China, Sanya serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Sanya is 13 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Sanya, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Sanya does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+8.
Sanya has a population of approximately 1M. The local currency is the Chinese Yuan (¥). To call Sanya from abroad, use the country code +86 898. The primary language spoken is Mandarin, Hainanese.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Sanya time is 13 hours ahead of New York, and 8 hours ahead of London. This makes Sanya well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Sanya Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: China (CN)
- • Coordinates: 18.25°, 109.50°
- • Calling Code: +86 898