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Current Time in Beijing, China

Q: 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).

Q: 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.

Q: What continent is Beijing in?

Beijing is located in Asia. It is the 21.5 million population city in China.

China · CST · UTC+8:00

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Asia/Shanghai

Beijing 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

Live Time Comparison — Beijing

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📅 Public Holidays in China (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for China. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Feb 14

Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)

Apr 5

Qingming Festival

May 1

Labour Day

Jun 19

Dragon Boat Festival (est.)

Sep 25

Mid-Autumn Festival (est.)

Oct 1

National Day (Golden Week)

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Beijing

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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.

What time is sunrise in Beijing today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Beijing are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Beijing's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Beijing? +

Sunset times in Beijing are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Beijing? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Beijing Capital Intl (PEK) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Beijing to London, Beijing to New York, Beijing to Dubai, Beijing to Tokyo.