Asia · Eastern Asia · Dependency
Current time in Macau
A single time zone at UTC+08:00.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
About Macau's time
A single time zone.
Macau uses China Standard Time (UTC+08:00) all year, keeping the same time as mainland China and Hong Kong, and does not observe daylight saving time.
Major cities
Cities of Macau.
Did you know?
Things about Macau's time.
Macau shares the same timezone as mainland China, operating on China Standard Time (UTC+08:00). This alignment reflects its status as a Special Administrative Region of China, despite its unique history and governance.
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Macau to the world's clocks.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Macau's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What time zone does Macau use?
- Macau uses China Standard Time (CST), which is UTC+08:00 and does not observe daylight saving time.
- Does Macau observe daylight saving time?
- No, Macau does not observe daylight saving time.
- Is Macau's time the same as neighboring Hong Kong?
- Yes. Macau and Hong Kong are both on UTC+08:00 all year and neither observes daylight saving time, so their clocks always match.
Source: IANA tzdb2026d · Reviewed
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