Beijing does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on CST year-round.
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Beijing Time Zone: CST and UTC+8
Beijing operates on CST (UTC+8), placing it ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 8 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Shanghai.
Beijing does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on CST year-round. This means the time difference between Beijing and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Beijing, useful reference points: Beijing is 8 hours ahead of London on GMT and 13 hours ahead of New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Beijing right now?
Beijing follows CST (UTC+8). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Beijing, updated every second.
What time zone is Beijing in?
Beijing is in CST (UTC+8). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Shanghai.
Does Beijing observe daylight saving time?
Beijing does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on CST year-round.
What is the time difference between Beijing and London?
Beijing (CST, UTC+8) is 8 hours ahead of London During BST the difference changes by an hour..
What is the time difference between Beijing and New York?
Beijing (CST, UTC+8) is 13 hours ahead of New York During EDT the difference changes by an hour..