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About Dongguan
Dongguan is located in China, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is one of the most populous cities in the world with a population of around 9,644,871. It runs on Asia/Shanghai time, currently UTC+8:00 relative to UTC. Dongguan does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryChina
- Population9,644,871
- Latitude23.0180°
- Longitude113.7487°
- Time zoneAsia/Shanghai
- Current UTC offsetUTC+8:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Dongguan Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Dongguan's own coordinates.
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Top Places to Visit in Dongguan
Opium War Museum
The Opium War Museum, also known as the Humen Lin Zexu Memorial Hall, sits in Humen Town, the site where imperial commissioner Lin Zexu publicly destroyed more than a million kilograms of confiscated British opium in June 1839, an act that helped trigger the First Opium War. Exhibits combine historical artifacts, wax figures recreating street scenes of the period, and models and paintings depicting the naval battles fought along this stretch of the Pearl River. It functions explicitly as a patriotic education site in China, presenting the war's origins and consequences from a Chinese historical perspective, and admission is free. The nearby Weiyuan Fort, one of the original coastal defense fortifications from the war, and the Humen Naval Battle Museum can both be combined with a visit for a fuller picture of the area's role in this period of Chinese history.
Dongguan Rail Transit Line 2 runs from Dongguan Railway Station to Humen Railway Station; from Humen Railway Station, a taxi or ride-hailing app covers the final distance to the museum in Humen Town, since Dongguan's public transit is limited and most visitors and locals rely on cars for the last stretch.
From Dongguan Railway Station, take Line 2 directly to Humen Railway Station, then a taxi or ride-hailing app to the museum.
Dongguan's long-distance coach stations connect to Line 2 at various points; from the nearest one, follow the same route via Line 2 to Humen Railway Station, then a taxi to the museum.
Keyuan Garden
Keyuan Garden was built during the Qing dynasty and is considered one of the four great classical gardens of Guangdong province, designed in a style echoing the more famous gardens of Suzhou, with covered walkways, ponds, rockeries and pavilions arranged to reveal new views at every turn. It was commissioned by a wealthy local scholar and became a gathering place for artists, poets and intellectuals of the era, some of whose calligraphy and artwork are preserved within the garden's structures. Compared to the sprawling imperial gardens further north in China, Keyuan is compact and can be fully explored in an hour or two, making it an easy, calm counterpoint to Dongguan's more industrial, manufacturing-driven reputation. It sits within the city's central Guancheng district, more centrally located than most of Dongguan's other major sights.
Public transit doesn't reliably reach Keyuan Garden's specific location within Guancheng district; a taxi or ride-hailing app from anywhere in the city is the standard way to reach it, since Dongguan is a notably car-centric city with limited fixed-route transit.
From Dongguan Railway Station, a taxi or ride-hailing app is the standard way to reach the garden.
From Dongguan's long-distance coach stations, a taxi or ride-hailing app is the standard way to reach the garden.
Songshan Lake
Songshan Lake is a large man-made reservoir at the center of a national eco-industrial park that has become one of Dongguan's most significant modern developments, home to research campuses, tech company headquarters (including Huawei's sprawling European-castle-styled campus), and extensive parkland surrounding the water. The lake's shoreline offers cycling and walking paths, cherry blossom displays each spring, and enough open, landscaped space to make it feel distinctly different from Dongguan's dense manufacturing districts elsewhere in the city. It functions as much as a symbol of the city's shift toward technology and innovation as a leisure destination, and its scale means a visit can range from a short lakeside walk to a half-day exploring the wider eco-park on rented bikes.
Public transit doesn't reliably reach Songshan Lake, which sits a considerable distance from central Dongguan; a taxi or ride-hailing app is the standard way to reach it, typically 30-45 minutes from the city center.
From Dongguan Railway Station, a taxi or ride-hailing app is the standard way to reach Songshan Lake.
From Dongguan's long-distance coach stations, a taxi or ride-hailing app is the standard way to reach Songshan Lake.
Guanyin Mountain National Forest Park
Guanyin Mountain National Forest Park centers on a 33-meter marble statue of Guanyin, the Buddhist goddess of mercy, set atop the highest peak in the Dongguan area within a forested park popular for hiking and considered a minor Buddhist pilgrimage site as well as a nature destination. Trails of varying difficulty wind up through dense subtropical forest to the summit, where the statue and surrounding temple complex offer views back over Dongguan's sprawling cityscape and the Pearl River Delta beyond. It's promoted locally as a natural oxygen bar, a welcome contrast to Dongguan's industrial reputation, and the climb is popular enough on weekends that an early start helps avoid the busiest crowds and the heat of the day.
Public transit doesn't reliably reach Guanyin Mountain, which sits in Zhangmutou Town some distance from central Dongguan; a taxi or ride-hailing app is the standard way to reach it, typically 45-60 minutes from the city center.
From Dongguan Railway Station, a taxi or ride-hailing app is the standard way to reach the park.
From Dongguan's long-distance coach stations, a taxi or ride-hailing app is the standard way to reach the park.
New South China Mall
New South China Mall in Wanjiang district opened in 2005 as one of the largest shopping malls ever built by gross leasable area, designed around themed zones modeled on international cities and landmarks, including a scaled-down Arc de Triomphe and a canal system meant to evoke Amsterdam. For years afterward it became internationally known for standing largely vacant, a symbol of overbuilt Chinese retail development, though occupancy has recovered substantially since, with a mix of local retailers, entertainment venues and restaurants now filling much of the space. Visiting today offers a genuinely unusual experience, part functioning shopping center and part oversized architectural curiosity, with the scale and eclectic theming still very much intact regardless of how full any given wing happens to be on a visit.
Public transit doesn't reliably reach the mall's specific location in Wanjiang district; a taxi or ride-hailing app from anywhere in the city is the standard way to reach it.
From Dongguan Railway Station, a taxi or ride-hailing app is the standard way to reach the mall.
From Dongguan's long-distance coach stations, a taxi or ride-hailing app is the standard way to reach the mall.
China National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Spring Festival | Tue, Feb 17 |
| Qingming Festival | Sat, Apr 4 |
| Labour Day | Fri, May 1 |
| Dragon Boat Festival | Fri, Jun 19 |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | Fri, Sep 25 |
| National Day | Thu, Oct 1 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Spring Festival | Sat, Feb 6 |
| Qingming Festival | Sun, Apr 4 |
| Labour Day | Sat, May 1 |
| Dragon Boat Festival | Wed, Jun 9 |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | Wed, Sep 15 |
| National Day | Fri, Oct 1 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sat, Jan 1 |
| Spring Festival | Wed, Jan 26 |
| Qingming Festival | Tue, Apr 4 |
| Labour Day | Mon, May 1 |
| Dragon Boat Festival | Sun, May 28 |
| National Day | Sun, Oct 1 |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | Tue, Oct 3 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Spring Festival | Tue, Feb 13 |
| Qingming Festival | Wed, Apr 4 |
| Labour Day | Tue, May 1 |
| Dragon Boat Festival | Sat, Jun 16 |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | Sat, Sep 22 |
| National Day | Mon, Oct 1 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Spring Festival | Sun, Feb 3 |
| Qingming Festival | Thu, Apr 4 |
| Labour Day | Wed, May 1 |
| Dragon Boat Festival | Wed, Jun 5 |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | Thu, Sep 12 |
| National Day | Tue, Oct 1 |
Daylight Saving Time
Dongguan does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+8:00 year-round.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Dongguan
What time zone is Dongguan in?
Dongguan, China uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone. It is currently on CST (UTC+8:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Dongguan observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Dongguan does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC+8:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dongguan today?
The sun rises at 6:19 AM and sets at 6:04 PM in Dongguan today, giving 11h 44m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Dongguan and New York City?
New York City is 12 hours behind Dongguan right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Dongguan?
Dongguan is currently UTC+8:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.