Current Time in Beijing
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Asia/Shanghai
Timezone Details
| Timezone | CST |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+8:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | No (not observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country |  China |
| Population | 21.5 million |
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About Beijing Time Zone (CST)
Beijing, the capital of China, uses China Standard Time (CST, UTC+8) year-round. China maintains a single timezone for the entire country despite spanning five natural geographic time zones.
Key fact: Beijing is 8 hours ahead of UTC and in the same timezone as Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Beijing with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Beijing Time
What time is it in Beijing right now? +
The current time in Beijing, China is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Beijing is in the CST timezone (UTC+8:00).
What timezone is Beijing in? +
Beijing is in the CST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Asia/Shanghai. The UTC offset is +8:00 (year-round).Does Beijing observe Daylight Saving Time? +
No, Beijing does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC+8:00 throughout the entire year.
What is the UTC offset for Beijing? +
Beijing's UTC offset is UTC+8:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Beijing and London? +
Beijing (CST) is UTC+8:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Beijing is 8 hours ahead of UTC and in the same timezone as Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
How do I convert Beijing time to UTC? +
To convert Beijing time to UTC, subtract UTC+8:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Beijing and the UTC offset is UTC+8:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Beijing in? +
Beijing is located in Asia. It is the 21.5 million population city in China.
What is the IANA timezone name for Beijing? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Beijing is
Asia/Shanghai. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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