Current local time in Kunming, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Kunming
Kunming, Yunnan, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 3,855,346.
| Country: | China |
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| State / region: | Yunnan |
| Coordinates: | 25°02′N / 102°43′E |
| Population: | 3,855,346 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Kunming
| 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
Kunming does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kunming today
| Sunrise: | 07:10 |
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| Sunset: | 18:36 |
| Solar noon: | 12:53 |
| Day length: | 11h 25m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:47 – 18:59 |
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 Kunming
- London+7 hKunming is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hKunming is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hKunming is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kunming time
What time zone is Kunming in?
Kunming uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Kunming observe daylight saving time?
Kunming does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kunming and London?
Right now Kunming 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 Kunming and New York?
Right now Kunming 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.