What Time Is It in China?
Live clock, time zone and time difference in China
The time in China right now is 10:01 AM (Thursday, October 22, 2026). China is on CST (UTC+8). China does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays the same all year. China is 7 hours ahead of London.
The clock above follows the China time zone and updates every second regardless of your device settings. Use the difference boxes below when planning a meeting, flight or call, and open the time zone converter to convert any other date and time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in China right now?
The time in China is 10:01 AM, Thursday, October 22, 2026. This page follows the China time zone (CST, UTC+8) and updates every second.
What is the time difference between China and London?
China is 7 hours ahead of London. The difference can change by an hour for part of the year because of daylight saving time.
Does China observe daylight saving time?
China does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays the same all year.