PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Guangzhou
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- China Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- China
- Region
- Guangdong
- Population
- 18,676,605
- Coordinates
- 23.12° N, 113.25° E
- Elevation
- 15 m
Guangzhou is a city in China, in Guangdong, with a population of about 18,676,605. It uses the China Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Asia/Shanghai).
Guangzhou does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+8 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Shanghai, Chongqing, Chengdu, Beijing, Shenzhen, Tianjin.
Because Guangzhou lies at 23.12° N, 113.25° E, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 13 h 33 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 10 h 43 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:31 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| June solstice | 5:41 AM | 7:15 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September equinox | 6:15 AM | 6:24 PM | 12 h 08 min |
| December solstice | 7:03 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 43 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Guangzhou in?
Guangzhou is in the China Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Asia/Shanghai. The UTC offset is UTC+8.
Does Guangzhou have daylight saving time?
No. Guangzhou stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and New York?
In January New York is 13 hours behind Guangzhou, and in July it is 12 hours behind Guangzhou, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Guangzhou, and in July it is 15 hours behind Guangzhou, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Guangzhou?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:41 AM and sets at about 7:15 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:03 AM and sets at about 5:46 PM (local time).
Nearby cities
- Shenzhen China · 110 km ·
- Hong Kong Hong Kong · 130 km ·
- Hanoi Vietnam · 800 km ·
- Wuhan China · 840 km ·
- New Taipei City Taiwan · 860 km ·
- Taipei Taiwan · 870 km ·