Offset
The time difference between China Standard Time and Argentina Time is 11 hours.
China Standard Time (CST) is ahead of Argentina Time (ART).
CST: UTC+8
ART: UTC-3
Neither China Standard Time nor Argentina Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM, Mon–Fri) in China Standard Time and Argentina Time don't overlap on the same weekday. Argentina Time is 11 hours behind China Standard Time.
With some flexibility, there’s a workable window outside standard hours:
- 6 PM–8 PM in China Standard Time (7 AM–9 AM in Argentina Time) — suggest 7:00 PM China Standard Time (8:00 AM Argentina Time).
This means an early start or late finish for one side, but it’s a reasonable slot for a one-off meeting.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
China
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)Tue, Feb 17
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Dragon Boat FestivalFri, Jun 19
- Mid-Autumn FestivalFri, Sep 25
- National DayThu, Oct 1
Argentina
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- CarnivalMon, Feb 16
- CarnivalTue, Feb 17
- Day of Remembrance for Truth and JusticeTue, Mar 24
- Day of the Veterans and Fallen of the Malvinas WarThu, Apr 2
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- May RevolutionMon, May 25
- Anniversary of the Passing of General Martín Miguel de GüemesMon, Jun 15
- General Manuel Belgrano Memorial DaySat, Jun 20
- Independence DayThu, Jul 9
- General José de San Martín Memorial DayMon, Aug 17
- Day of Respect for Cultural DiversityMon, Oct 12
- National Sovereignty DayMon, Nov 23
- Immaculate Conception DayTue, Dec 8
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
China Standard Time is also known as CST. To call China, dial +86.
Argentina Time is also known as ART. To call Argentina, dial +54.
Argentina Time is approximately 12,200 miles south of China Standard Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| CST-CHINA | ART | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 1:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 2:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 3:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 4:00 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 5:00 pm | -1 day |
| 5:00 am | 6:00 pm | -1 day |
| 6:00 am | 7:00 pm | -1 day |
| 7:00 am | 8:00 pm | -1 day |
| 8:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 9:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 10:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 11:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither China Standard Time nor Argentina Time observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 4:51 AM
- Sunset
- 6:56 PM
- Day length
- 14h 5m
- Sunrise
- 7:55 AM
- Sunset
- 5:51 PM
- Day length
- 9h 56m
Daylight overlap: 1m — 6:55 PM–6:56 PM in China Standard Time (7:55 AM–7:56 AM in Argentina Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in China Standard Time
Cities in Argentina Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in China Standard Time
- PVG
- SHA
- PEK
- PKX
- SZX
- CAN
- FUO
- CTU
- TFU
- TSN
Airports in Argentina Time
- AEP
- EZE
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am CST-CHINA in ART?
- 9:00 am CST-CHINA is 10:00 pm ART, the previous day.
- What is 12:00 pm CST-CHINA in ART?
- 12:00 pm CST-CHINA is 1:00 am ART.
- What is 12:30 pm CST-CHINA in ART?
- 12:30 pm CST-CHINA is 1:30 am ART.
- What is 2:00 pm CST-CHINA in ART?
- 2:00 pm CST-CHINA is 3:00 am ART.
- What is 5:00 pm CST-CHINA in ART?
- 5:00 pm CST-CHINA is 6:00 am ART.
- What is 11:30 pm CST-CHINA in ART?
- 11:30 pm CST-CHINA is 12:30 pm ART.