Time Difference: Guangzhou vs New York City

Live comparison of current time in Guangzhou, China and New York City, United States.

Guangzhou, China
03:05:00PM
Friday, March 27, 2026
12 hours behind
New York City, United States
03:05:00AM
Friday, March 27, 2026

Hour-by-Hour Comparison

GuangzhouNew York City
12:00 AM12:00 PM
1:00 AM1:00 PM
2:00 AM2:00 PM
3:00 AM3:00 PM
4:00 AM4:00 PM
5:00 AM5:00 PM
6:00 AM6:00 PM
7:00 AM7:00 PM
8:00 AM8:00 PM
9:00 AM9:00 PM
10:00 AM10:00 PM
11:00 AM11:00 PM
12:00 PM12:00 AM
1:00 PM1:00 AM
2:00 PM2:00 AM
3:00 PM3:00 AM
4:00 PM4:00 AM
5:00 PM5:00 AM
6:00 PM6:00 AM
7:00 PM7:00 AM
8:00 PM8:00 AM
9:00 PM9:00 AM
10:00 PM10:00 AM
11:00 PM11:00 AM

About Time Difference: Guangzhou and New York City

Guangzhou, China is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+8. New York City, United States is in the America/New_York timezone with a UTC offset of UTC-4. The hour-by-hour table above shows when working hours overlap, helping you find the best time for calls, meetings, and collaboration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Guangzhou and New York City?

Guangzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai timezone (UTC+8) and New York City uses the America/New_York timezone (UTC-4). The exact difference may vary during daylight saving transitions.

When is the best time to call from Guangzhou to New York City?

Look for hours highlighted in green in the comparison table above — these are times when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM - 5 PM).

Does the time difference change?

Yes, if either city observes daylight saving time, the difference can shift by 1 hour during DST transitions. This page always shows the current, live difference.