Current Time in Beijing, China
Check the current time in Beijing, including its time zone, UTC offset, and daylight saving status. Use this page to quickly plan calls, travel, or meetings with people in Beijing.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
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About Time in Beijing
Beijing follows China Standard Time (CST, UTC+8). As China's capital, Beijing is the political and cultural center of the world's most populous nation.
The current time in Beijing is displayed above and updates every second. Today in Beijing, the sun rises at approximately 5:23 AM and sets at approximately 7:05 PM. The current date is Thursday, August 13, 2026. Whether you're scheduling a meeting across time zones, planning travel to Beijing, or simply curious about the local time, NowTimeHub provides accurate, real-time information for Beijing, China and hundreds of other cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Beijing observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, China does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time zone is Beijing in?
Beijing is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone with an offset of GMT+08:00 from UTC.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Beijing?
Today, sunrise in Beijing is at approximately 5:23 AM and sunset at approximately 7:05 PM. Times vary throughout the year.
What is the current time in Beijing?
The current time in Beijing is shown in the live clock above. This page updates every second to show the accurate local time.
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Last updated: August 2026