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Guangzhou ranks
#6 for largest by population.
Lat/Long: 23.12° N, 113.25° E
Elevation: 15 m above sea level
Population rank: #4 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Guangdong
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Guangzhou keeps its clocks on UTC+08:00, in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Guangzhou does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 13 hours of daylight. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. At about 15 m, Guangzhou is practically at sea level. The closest large city is Hong Kong, about 130 km away. Guangzhou ranks among the biggest cities in China, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Today Guangzhou sees 12h 52m between a 06:04 sunrise and a 18:57 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Guangzhou
Daylight Hours in Guangzhou
Guangzhou gets 12h 53m of daylight today. Sunrise in Guangzhou is at 06:04 and sunset in Guangzhou is at 18:57.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 42m near the December solstice to 13h 33m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Guangzhou and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Guangzhou right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Guangzhou's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Guangzhou.
Weather in Guangzhou
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Prayer Times in Guangzhou
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 18 Aug ● | 04:42 | 06:04 | 12:31 | 15:56 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Wed, 19 Aug | 04:43 | 06:04 | 12:30 | 15:56 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Thu, 20 Aug | 04:43 | 06:04 | 12:30 | 15:56 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Fri, 21 Aug | 04:44 | 06:05 | 12:30 | 15:56 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 04:44 | 06:05 | 12:30 | 15:56 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 04:45 | 06:06 | 12:29 | 15:56 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 04:45 | 06:06 | 12:29 | 15:55 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
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14-day Forecast for Guangzhou
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Guangzhou
Sunrise
in Guangzhou
↑
6:04 AM
Sunset
in Guangzhou
↓
6:57 PM
Day Length
12h 52m
Dawn
in Guangzhou
5:40 AM
Dusk
in Guangzhou
7:20 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Guangzhou
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
34.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 12:03
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:21
View the detailed moon calendar for Guangzhou with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Guangzhou
How Far Is Guangzhou From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 130 km | SE (133deg) |
| Singapore | 2,626 km | SSW (204deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,900 km | NE (55deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,199 km | W (272deg) |
| Dubai | 5,840 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Moscow | 7,012 km | NW (322deg) |
| Sydney | 7,502 km | SSE (146deg) |
| London | 9,496 km | NW (325deg) |
Guangzhou's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Guangzhou and you would surface near El Aguilar, Argentina, about 110 km from the antipodal point at 23.1deg S, 66.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Guangzhou
What time is it in Guangzhou right now?
The current local time in Guangzhou is 19:26 on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Guangzhou follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Guangzhou in?
Guangzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai IANA time zone (UTC+08:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Guangzhou?
Is Guangzhou on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Guangzhou as of August 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Guangzhou today?
In Guangzhou today the sun rises at 06:04 and sets at 18:57, giving 12h 52m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Guangzhou tonight?
Tonight the moon over Guangzhou is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 34.4%.
What is solar time in Guangzhou?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Guangzhou, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.