Shenzhen runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Shenzhen and your time
Shenzhen 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 | 22.55° N, 114.07° E |
Shenzhen time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Shenzhen 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Shenzhen keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Shenzhen, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Shenzhen for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Shenzhen and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Shenzhen: the clock reads 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 |
Shenzhen 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Shenzhen
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Shenzhen, from 10 hours 45 minutes to 13 hours 31 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Shenzhen
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:28 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:40 AM | 7:11 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:13 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:00 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 45 min |
Clock time and sun time in Shenzhen
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Shenzhen: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Places close to Shenzhen
All the places listed below keep the same time as Shenzhen.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Danshui | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Humen Town | 51 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhuhai | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dongguan | 62 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Macao | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhongshan | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Luoyang Town | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Plan around the time in Shenzhen
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Shenzhen in?
Shenzhen uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Shenzhen use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Shenzhen last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Shenzhen and New York?
Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen does not.
Is Shenzhen on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Shenzhen and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Shenzhen?
About 13 hours 31 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 45 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.