Time in Guangzhou Now
China Standard Time (CST) · UTC+8
About Guangzhou
Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong province and one of southern China's main commercial and manufacturing centres. It hosts the Canton Fair, China's largest trade fair, which draws buyers from around the world, and its port and airport serve the Pearl River Delta. The city is also renowned for Cantonese cuisine, including dim sum.
Guangzhou keeps China Standard Time, UTC+8, all year round, as China does not observe daylight saving. The whole of mainland China uses this one zone, so Guangzhou shows the same time as Beijing and Shanghai, and also matches nearby Hong Kong and Macau. Its gap with Europe and North America changes by an hour when those regions switch their clocks.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Guangzhou in?
Guangzhou is in the China Standard Time time zone (CST), which is UTC+8.
Does Guangzhou observe daylight saving time?
No. Guangzhou does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and UTC?
Guangzhou is currently UTC+8.
What is the dialling code for Guangzhou?
The international dialling code for Guangzhou is +86.
When is the best time to call Guangzhou from London?
Normal office hours don’t overlap. Early morning in one city and early evening in the other is usually the best compromise.