Time zone in China: China Standard Time (Beijing Time)
Right now the local time in China is UTC+8. China uses UTC+8 all year and does not observe daylight saving time, so the clocks never change.
All of China officially runs on Beijing Time, even though the country is wide enough to span five time zones; in Xinjiang, many people also use an unofficial local time two hours behind. Offices and banks close for about a week at Lunar New Year and again from October 1 for National Day.
Time difference between China and the U.S.
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind China right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in China. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in China |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 hours behind | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| Chicago | 14 hours behind | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| Denver | 15 hours behind | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| Phoenix | 15 hours behind | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| Los Angeles | 16 hours behind | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| Anchorage | 17 hours behind | 4:00 PM (previous day) |
| Honolulu | 18 hours behind | 3:00 PM (previous day) |
Best time to call China from the U.S.
To reach someone in China between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM their time, call between 7:00 PM and 9:00 AM New York time, or between 4:00 PM and 6:00 AM Los Angeles time.
U.S. stock market hours in China (local time)
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. In China that is from 10:30 PM to 5:00 AM (next day). See the opening hours of other world markets on our World clock.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is China in?
China uses China Standard Time (Beijing Time), which is UTC+8 all year, with no daylight saving time.
Does China have daylight saving time?
No. China stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between China and New York?
China is 13 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the calling code for China?
The country calling code is +86. To call China from the U.S., dial 011, then 86, then the local number.
How much is 1 U.S. dollar in China?
See today's exchange rate on our USD to CNY converter.