Current local time in Qingdao, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Qingdao
Qingdao, Shandong, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 3,718,835.
| Country: | China |
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| State / region: | Shandong |
| Coordinates: | 36°04′N / 120°23′E |
| Population: | 3,718,835 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Qingdao
| 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
Qingdao does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Qingdao today
| Sunrise: | 06:11 |
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| Sunset: | 17:14 |
| Solar noon: | 11:43 |
| Day length: | 11h 03m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:45 – 17:40 |
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 Qingdao
- London+7 hQingdao is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hQingdao is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hQingdao is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Qingdao time
What time zone is Qingdao in?
Qingdao uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Qingdao observe daylight saving time?
Qingdao does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Qingdao and London?
Right now Qingdao 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 Qingdao and New York?
Right now Qingdao 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.