China Standard Time
CST · UTC+8 · Asia/Shanghai
Live Time
3:14AM
Monday, July 20, 2026
UTC Offset
UTC+8
Abbreviation
CST
IANA Identifier
Asia/Shanghai
Daylight Saving
Not observed
Countries
1 country
Major Cities
Shanghai, Beijing
Countries Using CST
🇨🇳
China
Asia · Asia/Shanghai
Major Cities on CST
Hourly Conversion (CST → other zones)
| CST (UTC+8) | UTC | New York | London |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM | 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM | 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM | 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM | 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UTC offset for China Standard Time?
China Standard Time is currently at UTC+8.
What is the IANA identifier for China Standard Time?
The IANA time zone identifier is Asia/Shanghai.
Does China Standard Time observe daylight saving time?
No. China Standard Time remains at CST year-round.