Time Zone of China

Geographically, China covers five time zones (Zhongyuan Time Zone, Longshu Time Zone, Tibet Time Zone, Kunlun Time Zone and Changbai Time Zone). However, the standard times used in Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan Province are the same, for they are all in the same time zone (UTC+8), 8 hours ahead of the Universal Time Coordinated.

Beijing Time (GMT+8)

For the unity, the whole China adopts Beijing Time as its standard time, which is also in the time zone (GMT+8). Beijing Time is worked out and released from the National Time Service Center, Pucheng County, Shaanxi Province, which is geographically almost the center of China. Unlike western countries, China now does not follow the daylight saving time. For the current local times, please refer to the The World Clock.

Regular Business Hours:

The standard voltage in Guilin(China) is 220 volts.

The outlet has two or three slots.

If you do not have a multi-voltage travel adapter, you can borrow one from your hotel’s front desk. If you want to buy one, you can do so at underground market on Shizi Jie or small shops anywhere.

Mobile reception is everywhere; there is every few telephone booth remaining. Convenience stands or stores still offer public phone service.

Postal charges for both domestic and international mail, including letters, postcards, and parcels, are based on weight (grams).

How to Mail a Letter

1. Buy an envelope: You can buy envelopes at any post office or stationery shop. An envelope is around 0.5RMB.