Local Time in Guangzhou, China
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- IANA Zone
- Asia/Shanghai
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- China
- Continent
- Asia
Latest news in Guangzhou
- Nike resets online distribution in ‘fragmented’ China marketRetail Dive · 5h ago
- Swatch Group Records Strong Sales Across All ContinentsRapaport · 10h ago
- World’s Most Beautiful Airports: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Terminal 3Airport Industry-News · 12h ago
- China delivers world’s first 10,000-vehicle-class car carrier equipped with photovoltaic power systemGlobal Times · 9h ago
- Vector Architects rejects "white cube" design for Aranya Art Center GuangzhouDezeen · 3d ago
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Local Vibe
Guangzhou, also known as Canton, is the capital and largest city of Guangdong in southern China. Located on the Pearl River, about 120 kilometres (75 mi) northwest of Hong Kong and 145 kilometres (90 mi) north of Macau, Guangzhou has a history of over 2,200 years and was a major terminus of the Silk Road.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Guangzhou right now?
- The current time in Guangzhou, China is 04:58:03 AM (GMT+8), which is UTC+8.
- What time zone is Guangzhou in?
- Guangzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated GMT+8, UTC+8.
- Does Guangzhou observe daylight saving time?
- No. Guangzhou does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC+8 year-round.
- What is the UTC offset in Guangzhou?
- Guangzhou is currently UTC+8 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).