Time Zones of China
Geographically, China covers five time zones (Zhongyuan Time Zone, Longshu Time Zone, Tibet Time Zone, Kunlun Time Zone and Changbai Time Zone). However, the standard times used in Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan Province are the same, for they are all in the same time zone (UTC+8), 8 hours ahead of the Universal Time Coordinated.

Beijing Time
For the sake of unity, Beijing Time (GMT+8) is the whole country's standard time. Beijing Time is worked out and released from the National Time Service Center, Pucheng County, Shaanxi Province, which is geographically almost the center of China.

Daylight Savings Time
China's time is normally 12 hours ahead of the East Coast of the United States. But, unlike western countries, China does not follow the daylight savings time. For the current local times, please refer to the The World Clock.

***Please factor in this time difference when making plans on traveling to China. Because of this significant time difference, to ensure your enjoyable experience in China, a one week trip is not recommended. For example: The majority of visitors from the East Coast of the US will wake up at about 5AM for their first 4 days in China.