Offset
The time difference between China Standard Time and Central Africa Time is 6 hours.
China Standard Time (CST) is ahead of Central Africa Time (CAT).
CST: UTC+8
CAT: UTC+2
Neither China Standard Time nor Central Africa Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 3 PM–5 PM in China Standard Time (9 AM–11 AM in Central Africa Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 4:00 PM China Standard Time (10:00 AM Central Africa Time).
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
About these zones
China Standard Time is also known as CST. To call China, dial +86.
Central Africa Time is also known as CAT. To call Zambia, dial +260.
Central Africa Time is approximately 6,850 miles west of China Standard Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| CST-CHINA | CAT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 6:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 7:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 8:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 5:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 6:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither China Standard Time nor Central Africa 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
- 6:22 AM
- Sunset
- 5:28 PM
- Day length
- 11h 6m
Daylight overlap: 6h 34m — 12:22 PM–6:56 PM in China Standard Time (6:22 AM–12:56 PM in Central Africa Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in China Standard Time
Cities in Central Africa 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 Central Africa Time
- HRE
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am CST-CHINA in CAT?
- 9:00 am CST-CHINA is 3:00 am CAT.
- What is 12:00 pm CST-CHINA in CAT?
- 12:00 pm CST-CHINA is 6:00 am CAT.
- What is 12:30 pm CST-CHINA in CAT?
- 12:30 pm CST-CHINA is 6:30 am CAT.
- What is 2:00 pm CST-CHINA in CAT?
- 2:00 pm CST-CHINA is 8:00 am CAT.
- What is 5:00 pm CST-CHINA in CAT?
- 5:00 pm CST-CHINA is 11:00 am CAT.
- What is 11:30 pm CST-CHINA in CAT?
- 11:30 pm CST-CHINA is 5:30 pm CAT.