Offset
The time difference between Coordinated Universal Time and China Standard Time is 8 hours.
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is behind China Standard Time (CST).
UTC: UTC
CST: UTC+8
Neither Coordinated Universal Time nor China Standard Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM, Mon–Fri) in Coordinated Universal Time and China Standard Time don't overlap on the same weekday. China Standard Time is 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
With some flexibility, there’s a workable window outside standard hours:
- 7 AM–12 PM in Coordinated Universal Time (3 PM–8 PM in China Standard Time) — suggest 9:00 AM Coordinated Universal Time (5:00 PM China Standard 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
About these zones
Coordinated Universal Time is also known as UTC.
China Standard Time is also known as CST. To call China, dial +86.
China Standard Time is approximately 8,050 miles northeast of Coordinated Universal Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| UTC | CST-CHINA | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 5:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 6:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 7:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 5:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 6:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 7:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Coordinated Universal Time nor China Standard 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
- 5:56 AM
- Sunset
- 6:03 PM
- Day length
- 12h 7m
- Sunrise
- 4:51 AM
- Sunset
- 6:56 PM
- Day length
- 14h 5m
Daylight overlap: 5h — 5:56 AM–10:56 AM in Coordinated Universal Time (1:56 PM–6:56 PM in China Standard Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in China Standard 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
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am UTC in CST-CHINA?
- 9:00 am UTC is 5:00 pm CST-CHINA.
- What is 12:00 pm UTC in CST-CHINA?
- 12:00 pm UTC is 8:00 pm CST-CHINA.
- What is 12:30 pm UTC in CST-CHINA?
- 12:30 pm UTC is 8:30 pm CST-CHINA.
- What is 2:00 pm UTC in CST-CHINA?
- 2:00 pm UTC is 10:00 pm CST-CHINA.
- What is 5:00 pm UTC in CST-CHINA?
- 5:00 pm UTC is 1:00 am CST-CHINA, the next day.
- What is 11:30 pm UTC in CST-CHINA?
- 11:30 pm UTC is 7:30 am CST-CHINA, the next day.