Current local time in Hefei, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Hefei
Hefei, Anhui, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 3,310,268.
| Country: | China |
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| State / region: | Anhui |
| Coordinates: | 31°52′N / 117°17′E |
| Population: | 3,310,268 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Hefei
| 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
Hefei does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Hefei today
| Sunrise: | 06:19 |
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| Sunset: | 17:31 |
| Solar noon: | 11:55 |
| Day length: | 11h 12m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:54 – 17:56 |
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 Hefei
- London+7 hHefei is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hHefei is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hHefei is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Hefei time
What time zone is Hefei in?
Hefei uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Hefei observe daylight saving time?
Hefei does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Hefei and London?
Right now Hefei 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 Hefei and New York?
Right now Hefei 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.