Current Time in Beijing, China

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

CST

IANA Identifier

Asia/Shanghai

UTC Offset

UTC+8

Country

China (CN)

Location Details

Coordinates

39.9042°, 116.4074°

Population

21.5M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) — 32 km

Nearby Cities

• Guangzhou — China
• Shanghai — China
• Shenzhen — China
• Hong Kong — China
• Bali — Indonesia
• Bangkok — Thailand
• Hanoi — Vietnam
• Ho Chi Minh City — Vietnam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Beijing in?

Beijing is in the CST time zone (Asia/Shanghai), which is UTC+8 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Beijing observe Daylight Saving Time?

Beijing uses the Asia/Shanghai IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Beijing?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Beijing, China. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Beijing?

Beijing has a UTC offset of UTC+8. This means it is 8 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Beijing?

Beijing is served by Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).