The current local time in Beijing, China, live to the second — with today’s date, the UTC offset, sunrise and sunset, and how far ahead or behind Beijing is from you.
Beijing is in China and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently UTC+8. The clock above is live and updates every second, and it automatically reflects daylight saving time whenever Beijing is observing it — so the offset you see is always the one in effect right now.
To see how Beijing lines up with your own location or with colleagues elsewhere, open the meeting planner or spin the interactive globe. You can also pin Beijing to your world clock board to keep an eye on it alongside other cities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current local time in Beijing?
The current local time in Beijing, China is shown live at the top of this page and updates every second. Beijing follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Beijing in?
Beijing uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone. The clock on this page automatically adjusts for daylight saving time whenever Beijing is observing it, so the UTC offset shown is always the one currently in effect.
How can I see the time difference between Beijing and my location?
Use the meeting planner or spin the interactive globe to compare Beijing with your own time zone, or pin it to your world clock board to track it alongside other cities.