Time in Beijing
China · Time zone Asia/Shanghai
Monday, October 12, 2026 · UTC+08:00
Asia/Shanghai
CN
06:19 AM
05:42 PM
October 01 — National Day
Local time and time zone of Beijing
This page shows the local time in Beijing based on the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai. The time is recalculated directly in your browser to account for daylight saving rules where they apply.
Use this page to plan a call, a meeting or a trip, and to quickly compare Beijing with other cities.
Beijing does not observe seasonal daylight saving time, so its offset from UTC stays constant year-round.
Comparison with major business hubs
Time difference between Beijing and five major global business hubs, with the approximate window where standard office hours (9am–6pm local time) overlap on both sides.
UTC-04:00
Time difference: +12h
Little to no overlap with typical office hours
UTC+01:00
Time difference: +7h
Suggested window: 16:00–18:00
UTC+04:00
Time difference: +4h
Suggested window: 13:00–18:00
UTC+09:00
Time difference: -1h
Suggested window: 09:00–17:00
UTC+11:00
Time difference: -3h
Suggested window: 09:00–15:00
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Beijing?
The current time in Beijing is calculated live from the Asia/Shanghai time zone, shown at the top of this page.
What time zone does Beijing use?
Beijing (CN) uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai.
What is the time difference between Beijing and UTC?
Beijing is currently UTC+08:00 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
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