Nanjing, Jiangsu, China uses Asia/Shanghai, currently CST (UTC+08:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Nanjing ranks among the biggest cities in China, home to around 9.3 million people. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
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Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
Areas within the historic city walls and near the Yangtze put many museums, parks, and metro stations within convenient reach of each other. Outer districts are more spread out and generally require a metro ride into the historic core.
The city's Ming-era walls, mausoleums, and riverside parks are pleasant to explore in mild spring or autumn weather, when humidity is lower than in summer. Cherry blossoms and other seasonal blooms are a spring highlight.
A metro network connects the historic core with outer districts, complemented by buses and widely available taxis. Central historic areas are walkable, especially along the city walls and parks.
Spring and autumn bring the mildest, most comfortable weather, avoiding both the notoriously hot, humid summer and the cold, damp winter. This is one of several Chinese cities known for intense summer heat.
China uses the CNY, calling code +86.
China uses the renminbi, quoted in yuan, and Mandarin Chinese is the official language nationwide. A respectful, measured approach suits this history-rich former capital.
