Chongqing — time and weather
Chongqing is a city in China, in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. This page shows the current local time in Chongqing and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Chongqing
Local time in Chongqing is based on the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
China is a large East Asian country with an ancient history, diverse regions and a mix of traditions and modern megacities.
More about the country: China →What to see in Chongqing
Sights and historical places
- Chaotianmen Bridge
- Chongqing Olympic Sports Center
- Raffles City Chongqing
- Three Gorges Museum
- Caiyuanba Bridge
- Shibanpo Yangtze River Bridge
Climate in Chongqing: month by month
The warmest month in Chongqing is August, with average daytime highs of 34.7 °C; the coolest is January, around 11.6 °C by day and 5.4 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in July (~250 mm) and is lowest in December (~35 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12 | 5 | 39 | 10 |
| February | 14 | 7 | 36 | 10 |
| March | 19 | 11 | 102 | 14 |
| April | 24 | 16 | 184 | 18 |
| May | 26 | 19 | 194 | 17 |
| June | 29 | 22 | 162 | 15 |
| July | 33 | 25 | 250 | 16 |
| August | 35 | 26 | 151 | 12 |
| September | 31 | 23 | 165 | 13 |
| October | 23 | 17 | 127 | 16 |
| November | 18 | 12 | 70 | 13 |
| December | 12 | 7 | 35 | 8 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Chongqing are March, October–November: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Chongqing: Sunrise 06:24 · Sunset 19:30 · Day length 13:06
Time difference from Chongqing right now:
| New York | +12 h |
| London | +7 h |
| Dubai | +4 h |
| Tokyo | −1 h |
| Paris | +6 h |
| Sydney | −2 h |