Current local time in Suzhou, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Suzhou
Suzhou, Jiangsu, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 5,345,961.
| Country: | China |
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| State / region: | Jiangsu |
| Coordinates: | 31°18′N / 120°36′E |
| Population: | 5,345,961 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Suzhou
| 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
Suzhou does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Suzhou today
| Sunrise: | 06:05 |
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| Sunset: | 17:18 |
| Solar noon: | 11:42 |
| Day length: | 11h 13m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:40 – 17:43 |
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 Suzhou
- London+7 hSuzhou is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hSuzhou is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hSuzhou is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Suzhou time
What time zone is Suzhou in?
Suzhou uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Suzhou observe daylight saving time?
Suzhou does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Suzhou and London?
Right now Suzhou 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 Suzhou and New York?
Right now Suzhou 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.