Time in Chongqing

Current local time in Chongqing (China), updated every second.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

China Standard Time · UTC+8

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Difference from your time
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UTC offset
UTC+8 · CST
Time zone
China Standard Time
Asia/Shanghai
Daylight saving time
Not observed
Sunrise
07:12
Sunset
18:02 (10 h 50 min)
Difference from London
+8 h

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Time zone in Chongqing

Chongqing is located in China and uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone (China Standard Time). Its current offset from Coordinated Universal Time is UTC+8 (CST).

Chongqing does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC+8 all year round.

Today in Chongqing the sun rises at 07:12 and sets at 18:02 (local time), giving 10 h 50 min of daylight. Approximate coordinates: 29.56° N, 106.55° E.

Compared with London, the time difference with Chongqing is currently +8 h.

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it now in Chongqing?

The current time in Chongqing (China) is shown on the clock above and updates every second. Chongqing uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is currently UTC+8.

Does Chongqing observe daylight saving time?

Chongqing does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC+8 all year round.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Chongqing today?

Today in Chongqing the sun rises at 07:12 and sets at 18:02 (local time), giving 10 h 50 min of daylight.

What is the time difference between Chongqing and London?

Right now Chongqing is +8 h compared with London. This may change at certain times of the year if only one of the two places observes daylight saving time.

How do I work out the time difference between Chongqing and my city?

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