Time in Guangzhou — UTC+08
Live clock and time-zone data for Guangzhou, China — Shanghai (Asia/Shanghai), UTC+08 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.
Guangzhou keeps time under Shanghai (Asia/Shanghai) — a UTC+08 offset from UTC at the moment. Most China workplaces operate from 09:00 to 18:00, pausing for lunch from 12:00 to 13:30. China does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC+08 year-round.
Does Guangzhou observe daylight saving time?
No — China does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC+08 year-round.
What are typical business hours in Guangzhou?
Offices in China typically run from 09:00 to 18:00 local time.
What's the best time to call Guangzhou from Shanghai?
The overlap block above lists the best hours to schedule calls between Shanghai and Guangzhou without falling outside office hours.
Is it daytime in Guangzhou right now?
Yes — it is currently daytime in Guangzhou.
How many hours is Guangzhou ahead of Shanghai?
The live difference between Guangzhou and Shanghai is ±0.