Guangzhou — time and weather
Guangzhou is a city in China, in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. This page shows the current local time in Guangzhou and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
Local time
14:34:04
Friday, 31 July 2026
UTC+8
Weather now
31°C · Overcast — Feels like 37°, Humidity 70%, Wind 8 km/h
About the time in Guangzhou
Local time in Guangzhou 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
City population≈ 15,000,000 people
Country languagesChinese
Currencyyuan (¥, CNY)
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 Guangzhou
Sights and historical places
- the Canton Tower with its observation deck
- Shamian Island with its colonial architecture
- the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
- the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees
Museums
- the Guangdong Museum
- the Museum of the Nanyue King
Where to spend time
- Yuexiu Park
- the Pearl River waterfront
- Shamian Island for strolling
Local cuisine
The home of Cantonese cuisine and dim sum; tea restaurants and lively markets.