Time now in Macau S.A.R.

UTC+08:00 • Asia/Macau (CST)

Your device clock is 86ms ahead of the detected local time (Asia/Macau, UTC+08:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.023 seconds.

12:41:50
Monday, March 16, 2026, week 12

Time in Macau S.A.R. now

Macau S.A.R. has one official time zone: CST (UTC+08:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Macau S.A.R. is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Macau S.A.R.?

Official time in Macau S.A.R. is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Macau S.A.R.

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Asia/Macau UTC+08:00

List of time zones used in Macau S.A.R. (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Asia/Macau UTC+08:00 Yes

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Macau S.A.R.

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Macau S.A.R. depends on the region.

  • Asia/Macau: 12 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Macau S.A.R. use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Macau S.A.R. observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Macau S.A.R.

  • 1979-10-21 at 02:30 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Macau S.A.R. was on 1979-10-21 at 02:30 (local time) (zone Asia/Macau): clocks went back (fall, back to standard) — transition from CDT to CST.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Macau S.A.R.?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+8:00 and UTC+8:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Macau S.A.R. have?
Macau S.A.R. has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Macau S.A.R. use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Macau S.A.R. observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

How to convert Macau S.A.R. time

To convert Macau S.A.R. time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.