China Standard Time (CST)
China Standard Time (CST) is UTC+8, 8 hours ahead of UTC. It has no daylight saving time, so clocks on CST never change.
Right now in Shanghai
4:38 AM
Sun, Oct 18 · CST (UTC+8)
Cities on China Standard Time
Frequently asked questions about CST
- What is CST (China Standard Time)?
- China Standard Time (CST) is UTC+8, 8 hours ahead of UTC. It has no daylight saving time, so clocks on CST never change.
- Which cities use China Standard Time?
- Cities on China Standard Time include Shanghai (China), Beijing (China) and Shenzhen (China).
- What is the time difference between CST and UTC?
- CST is 8 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+8).