Current time in Beijing, China
China Standard Time (CST) · UTC+8
About Beijing
Beijing is the capital of China and the centre of the country's government, with landmarks such as the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and nearby sections of the Great Wall. Businesses, diplomats, students and travellers check the time here to coordinate with Chinese partners and institutions.
Beijing keeps China Standard Time, UTC+8, all year round, with no daylight saving. Remarkably, the whole of China uses this single time zone despite stretching across a huge east–west distance, so in the far west the sun rises and sets far later by the clock than it does in Beijing. Office hours typically run Monday to Friday.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Beijing in?
Beijing is in the China Standard Time time zone (CST), which is UTC+8.
Does Beijing observe daylight saving time?
No. Beijing does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Beijing and UTC?
Beijing is currently UTC+8.
What is the dialling code for Beijing?
The international dialling code for Beijing is +86.
When is the best time to call Beijing from London?
Working hours (9:00–17:00) overlap from 09:00 to 10:00 in London, which is 16:00 to 17:00 in Beijing.