Meizhou, Guangdong, China uses Asia/Shanghai, currently CST (UTC+08:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Meizhou is a city in China, home to around 992,400 people. It keeps the same time year-round, with no daylight saving changes.
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Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
The central districts keep markets, transit, and lodging within a manageable distance, while outlying areas extend toward the surrounding hills. Staying centrally suits most visitors, particularly those interested in nearby Hakka heritage sites.
The distinctive traditional round and square dwellings found in the surrounding countryside are best visited in the cooler, drier months. The city center's streets and parks offer an easy way to spend a few hours between excursions.
Buses and taxis cover the main routes, with the central area also manageable on foot. Reaching the surrounding heritage sites generally calls for a car or organized tour.
The subtropical climate brings hot, humid summers and mild winters, making spring and autumn generally the most comfortable seasons for travel. Summer also brings the heaviest rainfall of the year.
China uses the CNY, calling code +86.
China's currency is the yuan (renminbi), and Mandarin Chinese is the primary language, with the local Hakka dialect also widely spoken. Mobile payment apps are widely used for everyday purchases.
