Time in Beijing, China
Beijing is on China Standard Time (UTC+8).
- Time zone
- China Standard Time
- UTC offset now
- UTC+8
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Country
- China
- Sunrise today
- 6:19 am
- Sunset today
- 5:42 pm
- Day length
- 11 hours 22 minutes
- IANA time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
Beijing doesn't change its clocks for daylight saving time.
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Time difference from Beijing
Upcoming public holidays in China
- Friday 1 January 2027New Year's Day
- Friday 5 February 2027Chinese New Year's Eve
- Saturday 6 February 2027Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
- Sunday 7 February 2027Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
- Monday 8 February 2027Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
- Tuesday 9 February 2027Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) (observed)
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Questions
What time zone is Beijing in?
Beijing is on China Standard Time (UTC+8). Its IANA time zone is Asia/Shanghai.
Does Beijing have daylight saving time?
Beijing doesn't change its clocks for daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Beijing and London?
London is 7 hours behind Beijing.
Updated Saturday 10 October 2026