When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Guangzhou uses the CNY (¥) and Austin uses the USD ($). Language shifts too — Chinese in Guangzhou, English in Austin. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- China
- Capital
- Beijing
- Currency
- Chinese yuan (CNY · ¥)
- Language
- Chinese
- Calling code
- +86
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Guangzhou and Austin?
Guangzhou is 13 hours behind Austin. Guangzhou runs on GMT+8 and Austin on GMT-5. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Guangzhou from Austin?
About 13,217 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 16h 3m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Guangzhou and Austin use?
Guangzhou uses the Chinese yuan (CNY, ¥); Austin uses the United States dollar (USD, $). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Guangzhou from Austin?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 011), then +86, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Guangzhou and Austin?
Guangzhou primarily speaks Chinese; Austin speaks English. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Guangzhou and Austin drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.