Overview
Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province in eastern China. Its lake landscapes, historic neighbourhoods and living traditions sit alongside a city shaped by commerce, technology and new ideas.
From West Lake and ancient temples to tea culture and modern city life, Hangzhou brings heritage and innovation together.
Explore Hangzhou12.70 millionResident populationEnd of 2025
ZhejiangProvincial capitalEastern China
3World Heritage sitesLake, canal & Liangzhu
CNY 2.30tnMunicipal GDP2025 annual figure
UTC+8Local timeChina Standard Time
CNYCurrencyRenminbi / yuan
A city where nature, culture and innovation
come together.
City information
| Province | Zhejiang · Hangzhou is the provincial capital. |
|---|---|
| Population | 12.70 million residents, including 10.839 million living in urban areas (end of 2025). |
| Municipal area | 16,850 km² (approximately 6,506 square miles). |
| Location | Eastern China, at the western end of Hangzhou Bay in the Yangtze River Delta. |
| Geographical extent | 29°11′–30°34′ N and 118°20′–120°37′ E across the municipality. |
| Time zone | China Standard Time · UTC/GMT+8. No daylight saving time. |
| Currency | Renminbi, denominated in yuan (CNY). Also commonly written as RMB. |
| Telephone code | China: +86 · Hangzhou: 571. From abroad, dial +86 571 followed by the local landline number. |
| Airport | Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH),
approximately 27 km from downtown Hangzhou. Getting here → |
| Railway stations | Major stations include Hangzhou East, Hangzhou West
and Hangzhou Railway Station. Hangzhou Railway Station (Chengzhan) is on Huancheng East Road in Shangcheng District. Check the station name on your ticket. |
| Districts | Shangcheng, Gongshu, Xihu, Binjiang, Xiaoshan, Yuhang, Linping, Qiantang, Fuyang and Lin’an. |
| Counties & county-level city | Counties: Tonglu and Chun’an. County-level city: Jiande. |
| Party Committee Secretary | Liu Fei |
| Mayor | Du Xuliang |
| Climate | Humid subtropical monsoon climate, with hot, humid summers and chilly winters that can feel damp. Rain falls throughout the year. |
| Summer temperatures | July averages around 29°C, with average daytime highs around 34°C. |
| Winter temperatures | January averages around 5°C, with average daytime highs around 8–9°C. |
