Current time in Beijing, China

Beijing follows China Standard Time (CST) and remains on the same time throughout the year.

Quick facts:

• Time zone: CST (UTC +8:00)
• Daylight Saving: Not observed
• UTC offset: +8 hours
• IANA zone: Asia/Shanghai

Time difference from Beijing:

• Beijing ↔ Sydney: Sydney is usually 2–3 hours ahead (depending on DST)
• Beijing ↔ Auckland: Auckland is usually 4–5 hours ahead
• Beijing ↔ Los Angeles: LA is usually 16 hours behind (can be 15 during DST overlap)
• Beijing ↔ New York: NY is usually 13 hours behind (can be 12 during DST overlap)
• Beijing ↔ Tokyo: Tokyo is 1 hour ahead

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Beijing use Daylight Saving Time?
No. China stays on China Standard Time (UTC +8) all year.

What time zone is Beijing in?
China Standard Time (CST), UTC +8:00.

Is Beijing the same time as Shanghai?
Yes. Shanghai and Beijing both follow China Standard Time (UTC +8).