Hefei, Anhui, China uses Asia/Shanghai, currently CST (UTC+08:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Hefei is one of the larger cities in China, with a population of about 9.5 million. It keeps the same time year-round, with no daylight saving changes.
The band below is your local scale — accent shows when everyone's business hours overlap. Add or remove a city on the left and this updates too.
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
Central districts near the main lakes and downtown core keep shopping, dining, and metro access within easy reach of each other. Outer districts are quieter and more residential, generally requiring a metro or bus ride into downtown.
The city's lakes and parks are pleasant to explore on foot, particularly in mild spring or autumn weather when humidity is lower. Museums and cultural sites offer a comfortable alternative during the hotter summer months.
An expanding metro network covers the main districts, supplemented by buses and widely available taxis or ride-hailing apps. Central lakeside areas are also walkable in comfortable weather.
Spring and autumn bring milder, more comfortable temperatures than the hot, humid summer or the cold, damp winter. Rainfall is spread through much of the year, with a wetter stretch in early summer.
China uses the CNY, calling code +86.
China uses the renminbi, quoted in yuan, and Mandarin Chinese is the official language spoken throughout the region. A polite, measured approach is generally well received in professional settings.
