Current local time in Beijing
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Beijing, China uses China Standard Time (UTC+8).
- Time zone
- China Standard Time (Asia/Shanghai)
- UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Daylight saving time now
- Not observed
- Country/region
- China
- Coordinates
- 39.9042, 116.4074
Daylight saving time in Beijing
Beijing does not observe daylight saving time; the offset stays UTC+8 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Beijing
Today in Beijing the sun rises at 06:45 AM and sets at 05:10 PM, giving 10 h 25 min of daylight.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 3 | 06:45 AM | 05:10 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 06:46 AM | 05:09 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 06:47 AM | 05:08 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 06:48 AM | 05:07 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 06:49 AM | 05:06 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 06:50 AM | 05:05 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 06:52 AM | 05:04 PM | 10 h 12 min |
Time difference from Beijing
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 h behind | |
| London | 8 h behind | |
| Tokyo | 1 h ahead | |
| Paris | 7 h behind | |
| Los Angeles | 16 h behind | |
| Sydney | 3 h ahead | |
| Dubai | 4 h behind | |
| Singapore | same time | |
| Hong Kong | same time | |
| Berlin | 7 h behind | |
| São Paulo | 11 h behind | |
| Mumbai | 2.5 h behind |
Other cities in the same time zone: Shanghai
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Beijing in?
Beijing, China uses China Standard Time (UTC+8).
Does Beijing observe daylight saving time?
Beijing does not observe daylight saving time; the offset stays UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Beijing and London?
Compared with London, Beijing is 8 h ahead.