Objective To explore the characteristics of circadian rhythm in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD) and to analyze the correlation between circadian rhythm and NAFLD. Methods From December 2017 to December 2018,60 patients with NAFLD in outpatient department and inpatient department of our hospital were selected as observation group,while 60 normal people were selected as control group.The circadian rhythm (dietary pattern,dietary time,activity rhythm,body mass index,sleep rhythm) of the subjects in the two groups were measured by self-made personal data questionnaire,MEQ and smart bracelet.The circadian rhythm characteristics of two groups were compared and the correlation between circadian rhythm and NAFLD was analyzed. Results There were significant differences in BMI,absolute night sleep,moderate night sleep,daily average exercise less than 30 minutes,sleep disturbance,sleep duration and deep sleep time between the patients with NAFLD and the control group (P<0.05). NAFLD was used as dependent variable and circadian rhythm as independent variable. Logistic regression analysis showed that gender,age,nature of work,BMI,sleep rhythm,physical exercise,sleep duration and deep sleep time were positively correlated with fatty liver (OR>1,P<0.01). Conclusion The circadian rhythm of NAFLD patients generally has the characteristics of insomnia,staying up late,irregular sleep time,less exercise and plump figure.The related factors causing NAFLD include BMI,sleep rhythm,motor rhythm,occupational nature,age,gender and sleep quality.In clinic,circadian rhythm intervention therapy may improve the prognosis of patients with NAFLD.