Current local time in Beijing, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Beijing
Beijing, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. It is the capital of China. Population: about 11,716,620.
| Country: | China |
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| Coordinates: | 39°54′N / 116°24′E |
| Population: | 11,716,620 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Beijing
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Shanghai |
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| Time zone name: | China Standard Time (CST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+08:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in China: | 2 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Beijing does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Beijing today
| Sunrise: | 06:30 |
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| Sunset: | 17:27 |
| Solar noon: | 11:59 |
| Day length: | 10h 56m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:03 – 17:54 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Beijing
- London+7 hBeijing is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hBeijing is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hBeijing is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Beijing time
What time zone is Beijing in?
Beijing uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Beijing observe daylight saving time?
Beijing does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Beijing and London?
Right now Beijing is 7 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Beijing and New York?
Right now Beijing is 12 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.