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CST-CN to UTC Converter

UTC is 8 hours behind CST-CN

Current CST-CN Time
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Asia/Shanghai
Current UTC Time
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Etc/UTC
Time Diff
8h behind
CST-CN
UTC+8
UTC
UTC+0

CST-CN to UTC Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in UTC

CST-CN to UTC time conversion table showing all 24 hours
CST-CN UTC
12:00 AM 4:00 PM -1d
1:00 AM 5:00 PM -1d
2:00 AM 6:00 PM -1d
3:00 AM 7:00 PM -1d
4:00 AM 8:00 PM -1d
5:00 AM 9:00 PM -1d
6:00 AM 10:00 PM -1d
7:00 AM 11:00 PM -1d
8:00 AM 12:00 AM
9:00 AM 1:00 AM
10:00 AM 2:00 AM
11:00 AM 3:00 AM
12:00 PM 4:00 AM
1:00 PM 5:00 AM
2:00 PM 6:00 AM
3:00 PM 7:00 AM
4:00 PM 8:00 AM
5:00 PM 9:00 AM
6:00 PM 10:00 AM
7:00 PM 11:00 AM
8:00 PM 12:00 PM
9:00 PM 1:00 PM
10:00 PM 2:00 PM
11:00 PM 3:00 PM

Converting China Standard Time to Coordinated Universal Time

China Standard Time (CST-CN) and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) are separated by a 8 hours time difference. UTC is 8 hours behind CST-CN. CST-CN is UTC+8, used in China, while UTC is UTC+0.

When converting from CST-CN to UTC, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM CST-CN equals 1:00 AM UTC, 12:00 PM noon CST-CN equals 4:00 AM UTC, and 5:00 PM CST-CN equals 9:00 AM UTC. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across CST-CN and UTC

For professionals scheduling meetings between CST-CN and UTC, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 8 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

CST-CN does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+8 year-round. UTC does not observe DST, staying at UTC+0 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between CST-CN and UTC?
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is 8 hours behind China Standard Time (CST-CN). When it is 12:00 PM noon in CST-CN, it is 4:00 AM in UTC.
How do I convert CST-CN to UTC?
To convert CST-CN to UTC, subtract 8 hours from the CST-CN time. For example, 9:00 AM CST-CN is 1:00 AM UTC. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does CST-CN or UTC observe Daylight Saving Time?
CST-CN does not observe Daylight Saving Time. UTC does not observe Daylight Saving Time. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between CST-CN and UTC?
The best time to schedule a call between CST-CN and UTC is during overlapping business hours. If you are in CST-CN, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in UTC.
Is CST-CN ahead or behind UTC?
CST-CN (UTC+8) is 8 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+0). CST-CN corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai, while UTC corresponds to Etc/UTC.

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