National and international services have different purposes
CCTV-1, CCTV-5 and CGTN are distinct broadcaster references. A general national service, a specialist sports service and an international news outlet do not answer the same viewing need. Keep the source name visible when arranging a regular programme list.
The word Chinese can also cover different language or script preferences. A simplified-Chinese interface setting does not establish the audio language or subtitle tracks carried by a selected programme. Those are properties of the source version being played.
Named clock records need their own context
The IANA directory contains Asia/Shanghai and Asia/Urumqi. Their presence is a record of clock contexts and history, not an instruction to invent separate programme markets or assume that every household uses the same convention. Use the time reference stated by the source announcement and the actual local convention for the screen.
Dated local-time examples
These examples convert the same two UTC instants into the listed locations. They are clock calculations, not television listings. A broadcaster’s current programme guide supplies the programme start; the conversion supplies the local date and time.
| IANA location | Area note | 3 Nov 2026, 20:00 UTC | 15 Jul 2027, 20:00 UTC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Shanghai | Beijing Time | 2026-11-04 04:00 (UTC+08:00) | 2027-07-16 04:00 (UTC+08:00) |
| Asia/Urumqi | Xinjiang Time | 2026-11-04 02:00 (UTC+06:00) | 2027-07-16 02:00 (UTC+06:00) |
Broadcaster websites
Use each broadcaster’s own programme information for its latest listings and viewing conditions. These reference links do not state that its membership or programmes are included in IPTV Australia.
| Broadcaster | Website |
|---|---|
| CCTV-1 | tv.cctv.com |
| CCTV-5 | tv.cctv.com |
| CGTN | cgtn.com |
| CCTV-13 | tv.cctv.com |
| CCTV-6 | tv.cctv.com |
| Hunan TV | mgtv.com |
Questions about this guide
Which local clock does this China guide use?
The dated examples use Asia/Shanghai, Asia/Urumqi. At the example instant of 20:00 UTC on 3 November 2026, Asia/Shanghai is 2026-11-04 04:00 (UTC+08:00). Use the location for the actual screen; separate identifiers can share a current offset while retaining different historical rules.
Which broadcaster references are provided for China?
CCTV-1, CCTV-5, CGTN, CCTV-13, CCTV-6, Hunan TV. Their own websites provide current programme information and conditions. These reference identities are separate from the contents of an IPTV Australia account.