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Current time in Beijing, China

12:07:00AM
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
 
Time zone
China Standard Time
UTC offset
UTC+8
Daylight saving
Not used
Sunrise · Sunset today
6:29 AM · 5:29 PM
IANA zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
39.90° N, 116.40° E
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Time difference from Beijing

PlaceDifferenceTime now
UTCBeijing is 8 hours ahead4:07 PM
LondonBeijing is 7 hours ahead5:07 PM
New YorkBeijing is 12 hours ahead12:07 PM
Los AngelesBeijing is 15 hours ahead9:07 AM
DubaiBeijing is 4 hours ahead8:07 PM
ManilaSame time12:07 AM
TokyoBeijing is 1 hour behind1:07 AM
SydneyBeijing is 3 hours behind3:07 AM

Beijing time zone: questions

What time zone is Beijing in?

Beijing, China uses China Standard Time, which is UTC+8 right now. Its IANA time zone ID is Asia/Shanghai.

Does Beijing use daylight saving time?

No. Beijing stays on China Standard Time (UTC+8) all year and does not change its clocks.

What is the time difference between Beijing and UTC?

Beijing is 8 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+8).

What time is sunrise and sunset in Beijing today?

On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the sun rises in Beijing at 6:29 AM and sets at 5:29 PM, giving 11 hours 0 minutes of daylight.

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