Shanghai and Guangzhou keep the same time. Neither observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.

ShanghaiGuangzhou

Sunrise 5:05 AMSunset 6:58 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:54 AMSunset 7:14 PM(local)

ShanghaiUTC+8
GuangzhouUTC+8

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Shanghai

Dialing code+86
Population24,874,500
Coordinates31.22Β°N, 121.46Β°E
Elevation12 m

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Guangzhou

Dialing code+86
Population16,096,724
Coordinates23.12Β°N, 113.25Β°E
Elevation15 m

Best time for a call: 09:00–18:00 in ShanghaiAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Guangzhou?
Shanghai and Guangzhou are in the same time. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Shanghai and Guangzhou?
The best window to call is 09:00–18:00 Shanghai time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between Shanghai and Guangzhou change?
It doesn't β€” neither Shanghai nor Guangzhou observes daylight saving time, so the difference between them stays the same all year.