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China Standard Time (CST) · UTC+8

04:31:09
Friday 30 October 2026

About Chengdu

Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province in south-west China, famous for its giant panda research base, its spicy Sichuan cuisine and its teahouse culture. It is also a major centre for electronics, software and logistics, and an important transport hub for western China.

Chengdu uses China Standard Time, UTC+8, with no daylight saving, as the whole of China runs on a single time zone. Because Chengdu lies well to the west of Beijing, the sun rises and sets later by the clock than on the east coast, so mornings stay dark later in winter. Office hours typically run Monday to Friday.

Time zoneChina Standard Time (CST)Asia/Shanghai
UTC offsetUTC+8
Daylight saving timeNot observed
Sunrise07:16
Sunset18:18
Day length11:01
Country
China
Population
14,427,500
Currency
CNY China Yuan Renminbi
Language
Chinese
Dialling code
+86
Internet domain
.cn
Postal code
610000-611944
Continent
Asia
Capital
Beijing
Coordinates
30.5728, 104.0668

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Time difference from Chengdu

CityLocal timeDifference
London20:318 h behind
Paris21:317 h behind
Moscow23:315 h behind
Istanbul23:315 h behind
Dubai00:314 h behind
New Delhi02:012:30 h behind
Bangkok03:311 h behind
Tokyo05:311 h ahead
Sydney07:313 h ahead
New York16:3112 h behind
Los Angeles13:3115 h behind

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Chengdu in?

Chengdu is in the China Standard Time time zone (CST), which is UTC+8.

Does Chengdu observe daylight saving time?

No. Chengdu does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+8 all year.

What is the time difference between Chengdu and UTC?

Chengdu is currently UTC+8.

What is the dialling code for Chengdu?

The international dialling code for Chengdu is +86.

When is the best time to call Chengdu from London?

Normal office hours don’t overlap. Early morning in one city and early evening in the other is usually the best compromise.