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What time is it in China?
Current time, time zone and cities in China
It is now 06:38 in China. China is currently 6 hours ahead of time in the Netherlands (Amsterdam).
It is currently sunrise in China.
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Distance
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Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
UTC+8
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Sunrise (reference: capital of China)
06:20
Sunset (reference: capital of China)
17:42
Today
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The other side of the world
The point directly opposite China on Earth is in Argentina. The time there is now . At that point it is currently night. That point is exactly on the other side of the Earth: 39.9° S, 63.6° W.
Daylight
Today is about 2 minutes shorter than yesterday in China. In one week there will be about 18 minutes less daylight.
Time zone
China does not use daylight saving time. The UTC offset therefore stays the same all year.
Local time and time zone — key facts
China uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).
This time zone does not use seasonal daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at 06:20 and sets at 17:42. Day length is 11 hours and 22 minutes.
Compared with the Netherlands (Amsterdam), the local time here is 6 hours later.
Best time to call
A convenient time is usually between 09:00 and 17:00 local time.
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Frequently asked questions about China
What time is it now in China?
It is currently 06:38 in China. It is sunrise there now.
What is the time difference with China?
China is currently 6 hours later relative to your local time. The clock runs ahead of time in the Netherlands
What time zone is China in?
China uses the time zone Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).
What time does the sun rise in China?
Today the sun rises in China at 06:20.
What time does the sun set in China?
Today the sun sets in China at 17:42.
What is the best time to call someone in China?
A convenient time is usually between 09:00 and 17:00 local time in China. On this page you will find an overview with specific advice per time.
Where can I learn more about time zones and daylight saving?
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