What is the current time in Guangzhou?

The current local time in Guangzhou, China is based on the Asia/Shanghai timezone.

Current Time in Guangzhou, China

Q: What timezone is Guangzhou in?

Guangzhou is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.

7:37:29 AM

Monday, August 3, 2026

Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8)
Daylight Saving Time: Not currently in effect
Continent: Asia

Local folklore suggests time anomalies occur briefly at twilight in the oldest parts of Guangzhou.

About time in Guangzhou

Guangzhou, China observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently at UTC+8. Guangzhou is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time. Use TimezoneLink's free converter and meeting planner to schedule calls and events with Guangzhou accurately, with no ads and no tracking.

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Guangzhou in?
Guangzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently UTC+8 relative to UTC.

Does Guangzhou observe Daylight Saving Time?
Guangzhou is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.