Current Time in Beijing
Beijing, China 🇨🇳 runs on Asia/Shanghai.
05:12:27
Sunday, 17 May 2026
Asia/Shanghai · UTC+8
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
UTC Offset
UTC+8
Country
China
DST
Not observed
The current time in Beijing is shown above. The clock updates every second once the page loads. Beijing runs UTC+8 year-round (China Standard Time).
When is it daytime in Beijing?
In Beijing, daytime runs roughly from 7am to 7pm local. Right now it is after dark in Beijing. Business hours are typically 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday.
Other cities in the same time zone
Plan a meeting with Beijing
Most cross-city scheduling from Beijing runs against the cities below. Each page shows the overlap window and the time difference, with DST handled live.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Beijing right now?
Use the live clock at the top of this page for the current Beijing time. Beijing operates on Asia/Shanghai, which is currently UTC+8.
What time zone does Beijing use?
Beijing uses Asia/Shanghai (IANA timezone identifier). At standard time, the UTC offset is +8. Beijing does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays constant year-round.
Does Beijing observe daylight saving time?
No. The offset stays at UTC+8 year-round.
How can I plan a meeting with someone in Beijing?
Use one of the meeting-time pages below for a specific city pair. Each page shows the overlap window between Beijing working hours and the other city's, and the live tool maps it in both directions.