Where to stay
Neighborhood guide
Maoming's central commercial streets keep shops, services, and transit close together, convenient for a short stay. Coastal and rural areas further out are quieter but require more travel time to reach.
Time calculated when this page loaded — enable JavaScript for live updates.
Maoming, Guangdong, China uses Asia/Shanghai, currently CST (UTC+08:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Maoming ranks among the biggest cities in China, home to around 1.3 million people. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Country
🇨🇳 China
Population
1,307,802
Calling code
+86
Currency
CNY
Maoming vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
Compare time zones: best time to call
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.
0006121824
good
tight
asleep
- Sunrise / sunset
- 06:33 / 18:07
- Day length
- 11h 34m
Maoming, beyond the clock
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
What to see
Timed to the light
The city's coastal areas are most comfortable outside the peak summer heat and humidity, and clear of the typhoon risk that increases in late summer. Cooler months offer more consistent conditions for exploring the shoreline.
Weather & daylight
October
- Sunrise
- 06:33
- Sunset
- 18:07
- Daylight
- 11h 34m
Getting around
Transit notes
Local buses and taxis handle most trips around the city, with rideshare apps also available. The central district is compact enough to explore on foot.
Best time to visit
Seasons & timing
Maoming has a subtropical to tropical climate, with hot, humid summers and a risk of typhoons in late summer and early autumn. Autumn through spring tends to bring drier, more comfortable conditions.
Currency & language
🇨🇳 CNY
China uses the CNY, calling code +86.
China's currency is the yuan, and Mandarin is the main language, alongside Cantonese-related dialects spoken locally. Mobile payment apps are standard for nearly all transactions.
Common questions
What time zone is Maoming in?
Maoming uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently CST (UTC+08:00).
Does Maoming observe daylight saving time?
No clock changes are scheduled for Maoming in the next year.
How many hours ahead or behind is Maoming?
Maoming is 8 hours ahead of UTC, 12 hours ahead of New York City, 7 hours ahead of London and 1 hour behind Tokyo. Relative to your own clock: .