Current Time in Beijing, China
--:--:--
Sunday, September 20, 2026
CSTUTC+8
Beijing time zone
Time Zone
China Standard Time (CST)
IANA: Asia/Shanghai
UTC Offset
UTC+8
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
39.91° N, 116.40° E
Sunrise
5:59 AM
Sunset
6:15 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 16 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing to New York | -12 hours | |
| Beijing to London | -7 hours | |
| Beijing to Dubai | -4 hours | |
| Beijing to New Delhi | -2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Beijing to Tokyo | +1 hour |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Beijing. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Nearby Cities
.jpg){kind=link}
About time in Beijing
What time zone is Beijing in?
Beijing is on China Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai), which is CST (UTC+8) all year.
Does Beijing observe daylight saving time?
No. Beijing does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on CST (UTC+8) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Beijing and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 12 hours behind Beijing. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Beijing?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 5:59 AM and sets at 6:15 PM local time, giving 12 hours 16 minutes of daylight.
Is all of China on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. China uses a single time zone, so Beijing has the same local time as the rest of the country.