Guangzhou runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Guangzhou and your time
Guangzhou 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 | 23.12° N, 113.25° E |
Time zone in Guangzhou
The clocks in Guangzhou 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. Guangzhou shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Guangzhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Guangzhou for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Guangzhou is
A 9:00 AM start in Guangzhou 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 |
Because Guangzhou keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Guangzhou
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Being in the tropics, Guangzhou 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 5:41 AM and 7:10 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Guangzhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:31 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:42 AM | 7:16 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:16 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:04 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 43 min |
When the sun is highest in Guangzhou
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Guangzhou: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Places close to Guangzhou
Every city below shares Guangzhou’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foshan | 16 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nantou Town | 44 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shaping | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dongguan | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Humen Town | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiangmen | 62 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Licheng | 62 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhongshan | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Plan around the time in Guangzhou
- Convert a time to or from Guangzhou: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Guangzhou in?
Guangzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Guangzhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Guangzhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and New York?
Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou does not.
Is Guangzhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Guangzhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Guangzhou?
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.