Current Local Time in Beijing
Beijing, China (GMT+8)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Beijing follows China Standard Time (CST), which is UTC+8. The city does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the offset remains constant year-round.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Asia/ShanghaiData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Beijing
☀️Climate
Humid continental with hot summers (26-32°C) and cold dry winters (-6 to 2°C). Occasional dust storms in spring.
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📍About Beijing Time Zone
Beijing is located in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8). As a major metropolitan city in China, Beijing serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Beijing is 13 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Beijing, consider that standard business hours are typically Standard hours 9 AM to 6 PM. Major sites open 8:30 AM. Many restaurants open until 10 PM. local time. Beijing does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+8.
Beijing has a population of approximately 21.5M (24.5M in the metro area). The local currency is the Chinese Yuan (¥). To call Beijing from abroad, use the country code +86 10. The primary language spoken is Mandarin.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Beijing time is 13 hours ahead of New York, and 8 hours ahead of London. This makes Beijing well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Beijing Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: China (CN)
- • Coordinates: 39.90°, 116.41°
- • Calling Code: +86 10