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| TIME DIFFERENCE | %s +08:00 (CST) |
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What time is it in Beijing?
The current time in Beijing is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Beijing is in People's Republic of China, in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Beijing does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC +8:00.
Time difference with London: +7:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 19:00 in Beijing.
Time zone and clock changes in Beijing
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC +8:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Difference with London | +7:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Beijing
Today, September 30, 2026, the sun rises in Beijing at 06:09 and sets at 17:59 (local time), giving 11 h 50 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:04.
More about Beijing
See the location and GPS coordinates of Beijing, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Beijing and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Beijing
What time is it in Beijing right now?
The current time in Beijing is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What is the time difference between Beijing and London?
Time difference with London: +7:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 19:00 in Beijing.
Does Beijing observe daylight saving time?
Beijing does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC +8:00.
What time is sunrise today in Beijing?
Today, September 30, 2026, the sun rises in Beijing at 06:09 and sets at 17:59 (local time), giving 11 h 50 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:04.
