Current Time in Beijing, China

Beijing operates on China Standard Time (CST), based on the Asia/Shanghai timezone identifier. The live clock above shows the current local time in Beijing, updated every second directly from your device.

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Beijing in?▾

Beijing is in the China Standard Time zone (CST), using the IANA timezone identifier Asia/Shanghai.

What is the UTC offset for Beijing?▾

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How do I convert Beijing time to my local time?▾

Use our Time Zone Converter to compare Beijing time with any other time zone, or check our Time Difference Calculator.