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Current time in Beijing, China

08Hours19Minutes00SecondsAM
Thursday, November 12, 2026
 
Time zone
China Standard Time
UTC offset
UTC+8
Daylight saving
Not used
Sunrise · Sunset today
6:55 AM · 5:01 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 ahead12:19 AM
LondonBeijing is 8 hours ahead12:19 AM
New YorkBeijing is 13 hours ahead7:19 PM
Los AngelesBeijing is 16 hours ahead4:19 PM
DubaiBeijing is 4 hours ahead4:19 AM
ManilaSame time8:19 AM
TokyoBeijing is 1 hour behind9:19 AM
SydneyBeijing is 3 hours behind11:19 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 Thursday, November 12, 2026, the sun rises in Beijing at 6:55 AM and sets at 5:01 PM, giving 10 hours 7 minutes of daylight.

What are normal business hours in Beijing?

Most offices in Beijing open from about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, Monday to Friday. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.

Business hours in Beijing

Office hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Work week
Monday to Friday
Weekend
Saturday and Sunday
Typical office hours
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time
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Next public holiday
New Year's Day, Fri, Jan 1

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