Dongguan runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Dongguan and your time
Dongguan at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Guangdong |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 23.02° N, 113.75° E |
Which time zone Dongguan uses
The clocks in Dongguan follow Asia/Shanghai and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 1991. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+8.
China spans 2 offsets. Dongguan shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Dongguan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Dongguan for 2026 or 2027.
Dongguan time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Dongguan is 8:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 12:00 PM in Sydney and 5:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 12 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 16 h behind | 16 h behind | 15 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
Dongguan never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Dongguan
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Being in the tropics, Dongguan sees little change in day length: the longest day (13 hours 33 minutes) is only 2 hours 50 minutes longer than the shortest (10 hours 43 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:39 AM and 7:08 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Dongguan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:29 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:40 AM | 7:13 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:14 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:02 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 43 min |
When the sun is highest in Dongguan
Dongguan lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:25 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Dongguan
Every city below shares Dongguan’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tantou | 31 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Licheng | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dasha Subdistrict | 33 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shiqiao | 41 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guangzhou | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shunde | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Luoyang Town | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nantou Town | 57 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Dongguan
- Convert a time to or from Dongguan: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Dongguan to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Dongguan and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Dongguan in?
Dongguan uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Dongguan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Dongguan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Dongguan and New York?
Dongguan is 13 hours ahead of New York in January and 12 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Dongguan does not.
Is Dongguan on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Dongguan and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Dongguan?
About 13 hours 33 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 43 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.