Current time in Beijing, China

Time in Beijing, China
5:11 PM
 

Beijing time zone and facts

Time zone
China Time (CST)
UTC offset
UTC+8
Daylight saving
Not observed — time stays the same all year
Sunrise today
6:30 AM
Sunset today
5:27 PM
Country
China
Coordinates
39.93°N, 116.39°E

Time difference from Beijing

CityTime nowDifference
New York5:11 AM, Wed12 hours behind
Los Angeles2:11 AM, Wed15 hours behind
London10:11 AM, Wed7 hours behind
Paris11:11 AM, Wed6 hours behind
Dubai1:11 PM, Wed4 hours behind
Delhi2:41 PM, Wed2:30 hours behind
Tokyo6:11 PM, Wed1 hour ahead
Sydney8:11 PM, Wed3 hours ahead

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Upcoming public holidays in China

  • Fri, Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day
  • Fri, Feb 5, 2027 Spring Festival
  • Sat, Feb 6, 2027 Spring Festival
  • Sun, Feb 7, 2027 Spring Festival
  • Mon, Mar 8, 2027 International Women's Day

All China holidays →

Other cities in China

ShanghaiGuangzhouWuhanTianjinChongqingDongguanShenzhenShenyengChengduXianHarbinNanjingHechiChangchunTaiyuanDalian

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Beijing in?

Beijing uses China Time (IANA zone Asia/Shanghai). Right now the local time is UTC+8.

Does Beijing observe daylight saving time?

No. Beijing keeps the same time all year.

What is the time difference between Beijing and New York?

Beijing is currently 12 hours ahead of New York.

What is the time difference between Beijing and London?

Beijing is currently 7 hours ahead of London.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Beijing today?

Today the sun rises at 6:30 AM and sets at 5:27 PM local time.

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