Current local time in Dongguan, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Dongguan
Dongguan, Guangdong, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 8,000,000.
| Country: | China |
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| State / region: | Guangdong |
| Coordinates: | 23°01′N / 113°45′E |
| Population: | 8,000,000 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Dongguan
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Shanghai |
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| Time zone name: | China Standard Time (CST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+08:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in China: | 2 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Dongguan does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Dongguan today
| Sunrise: | 06:24 |
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| Sunset: | 17:54 |
| Solar noon: | 12:09 |
| Day length: | 11h 29m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:02 – 18:17 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Dongguan
- London+7 hDongguan is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hDongguan is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hDongguan is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Dongguan time
What time zone is Dongguan in?
Dongguan uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Dongguan observe daylight saving time?
Dongguan does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Dongguan and London?
Right now Dongguan is 7 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Dongguan and New York?
Right now Dongguan is 12 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.