Current Time in Beijing, China
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00 · 18,960,744pop.
Time Zone
| Zone | GMT+8 — China Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+08:00 |
| IANA | Asia/Shanghai |
| DST | Not observed |
Sun Today
| Sunrise | 04:49 |
| Sunset | 19:46 |
| Day Length | 14h 57m |
| Solar noon | 12:18 |
| Twilight | 04:16 – 20:19 |
Moon & Location
| Phase | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Illumination | 93.1% |
| Coordinates | 39.91°, 116.40° |
| Country | China |
| Calling code | +86 |
Plan with Beijing time
Practical timing guidance for calls, launches, travel, and remote work in Beijing.
Local rhythm
It is currently evening in Beijing, which is near the edge of the workday. For most business calls, start with 9:00 AM-5:00 PM GMT+8.
Best global overlap
The strongest workday overlap is with Tokyo: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM in Beijing matches 10:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
DST caveat
Beijing does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset is steadier through the year.
Time Difference from Beijing
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York City | +12h |
| Los Angeles | +15h |
| London | +7h |
| Berlin | +6h |
| Dubai | +4h |
| Mumbai | +2h 30m |
| Tokyo | -1h |
| Sydney | -2h |
| São Paulo | +11h |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Beijing in?
Beijing uses China Standard Time (GMT+8, UTC+08:00). IANA identifier: Asia/Shanghai. Beijing does not observe daylight saving time.
Sunrise and sunset in Beijing today?
Sunrise 04:49, sunset 19:46. Day length: 14h 57m (-1m vs yesterday). Solar noon: 12:18.
Moon phase in Beijing?
🌖 Waning Gibbous (93.1% illuminated). Next full moon: Jul 29. Next new moon: Jul 14.