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About Shenzhen
Shenzhen is located in China, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is one of the most populous cities in the world with a population of around 17,494,398. It runs on Asia/Shanghai time, currently UTC+8:00 relative to UTC. Shenzhen does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryChina
- Population17,494,398
- Latitude22.5455°
- Longitude114.0683°
- Time zoneAsia/Shanghai
- Current UTC offsetUTC+8:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Shenzhen Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Shenzhen's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Shenzhen
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Top Places to Visit in Shenzhen
Window of the World
Window of the World is a theme park in Shenzhen's Nanshan District built around scaled-down replicas of more than 100 famous landmarks, from a 108-meter Eiffel Tower to the Pyramids of Giza, Angkor Wat and Niagara Falls, arranged across themed zones for each continent. It's a popular half-day outing, especially for families, with nightly light and water shows on the central World Square and, unusually for a subtropical city, an indoor alpine ski slope. The scale varies by landmark, from 1:1 replicas of smaller monuments to 1:15 versions of the largest ones, and elevated monorail cars and sightseeing trams help visitors cover the park's considerable size without exhausting themselves walking between continents.
From Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, take Metro Line 11 to Qianhaiwan, transfer to Line 1, and ride to Shijie Zhichuang (Window of the World) station, exiting via Exit J.
From Shenzhen North Railway Station, take Metro Line 4, transfer to Line 1 or Line 2, and ride to Shijie Zhichuang (Window of the World) station.
From Luohu long-distance bus station, take Metro Line 1 directly toward Airport East and get off at Shijie Zhichuang (Window of the World) station.
Splendid China Folk Village
Splendid China and the adjoining China Folk Culture Village sit together in Shenzhen's Overseas Chinese Town, combining miniature reproductions of famous Chinese landmarks, including a scaled-down Great Wall and Forbidden City, with recreated villages representing the country's various ethnic minority cultures. Costumed performers demonstrate regional dances, crafts and customs throughout the day, and the park is a popular option for visitors who won't have time to travel to see China's real-life landmarks in person. Like its neighbour Window of the World, it's part of the OCT tourism cluster in Nanshan District, so the two are easy to combine into a single day.
From Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, take Metro Line 11 to Qianhaiwan, transfer to Line 1, and ride to Huaqiao Cheng (Overseas Chinese Town) station.
From Shenzhen North Railway Station, take Metro Line 4, transfer to Line 1, and ride to Huaqiao Cheng station.
From Luohu long-distance bus station, take Metro Line 1 toward Airport East and get off at Huaqiao Cheng station.
Shenzhen Happy Valley
Shenzhen Happy Valley is one of the city's most popular theme parks, with nine themed zones spanning roller coasters, water rides and family attractions alongside regular live shows and seasonal events. It sits within the same Overseas Chinese Town tourism cluster as Window of the World and Splendid China, making it easy to pair with either for a longer day out, though its thrill-ride focus makes it a destination in its own right for a full day. Queue times can run long on weekends and Chinese holidays, so arriving at opening time is worth it for the more popular coasters.
From Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, take Metro Line 11 to Qianhaiwan, transfer to Line 1, and ride to Qiaocheng East station, near the park entrance.
From Shenzhen North Railway Station, take Metro Line 4, transfer to Line 1, and ride to Qiaocheng East station.
From Luohu long-distance bus station, take Metro Line 1 toward Airport East and get off at Qiaocheng East station.
Ping An Finance Center
At 599 meters, the Ping An Finance Center is one of the tallest buildings in the world and the anchor of Shenzhen's Futian financial district skyline. Its observation deck, Sky Fog, sits on the 116th floor and offers sweeping views across the city and, on clear days, toward Hong Kong to the south. The tower's design includes a distinctive stainless-steel crown and, unusually for a supertall building, no external antenna spire, keeping its silhouette clean against the skyline. The surrounding Futian district is Shenzhen's central business area, dense with other high-rises, shopping malls and the city's civic center.
From Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, take Metro Line 11 directly to Futian station, a short walk from the tower.
From Shenzhen North Railway Station, take Metro Line 4 to Futian Railway Station, then transfer to Line 2 or 3 and ride one stop to Convention & Exhibition Center or Shixia station.
From Luohu long-distance bus station, take Metro Line 1 toward Airport East to Convention & Exhibition Center station, then walk north.
Dafen Oil Painting Village
Dafen is an urban village in Longgang District that grew into one of the world's largest hand-painted art reproduction hubs, with thousands of working artists and studios lining its narrow streets. It began in the 1990s producing reproduction oil paintings for export, and while it still supplies copies of famous Western artworks worldwide, it has increasingly become home to original contemporary art as well, with a dedicated art museum and regular outdoor exhibitions. Walking the village's lanes, watching painters at work in open studios, and browsing the dense hang of finished canvases gives a very different picture of Shenzhen than its tech-district reputation suggests.
From Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, take Metro Line 11 to Shenzhen North Railway Station, transfer to Line 3, and ride to Dafen station.
From Shenzhen North Railway Station, take Metro Line 3 directly to Dafen station.
From Luohu long-distance bus station, take Metro Line 3 (via Shenzhen North Railway Station direction) to Dafen station.
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
Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen
What time zone is Shenzhen in?
Shenzhen, 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 Shenzhen observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen today?
The sun rises at 6:18 AM and sets at 6:03 PM in Shenzhen today, giving 11h 45m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Shenzhen and New York City?
New York City is 12 hours behind Shenzhen right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is currently UTC+8:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.