Beijing current time
Current time in Beijing (China): UTC+8. Beijing is 1 hour behind Tokyo. Time differences, DST and weather.
Beijing is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8). Beijing is 1 hour behind Tokyo.
City Comparison Insights
- Local time: 06:04 (Mon, 10/5)
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- UTC offset: UTC+8
- Country/Region: China
- Region: Asia
- Currency: CNY
Time difference between Beijing and major cities
Shown relative to Beijing: plus means the other city is ahead, minus means it is behind.
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18:04 | −12h |
| London | 23:04 | −7h |
| Paris | 00:04 | −6h |
| Tokyo | 07:04 | +1h |
| Singapore | 06:04 | ±0h |
| Sydney | 09:04 | +3h |
| Dubai | 02:04 | −4h |
| Seoul | 07:04 | +1h |
| Hong Kong | 06:04 | ±0h |
| Los Angeles | 15:04 | −15h |
| Bangkok | 05:04 | −1h |
| Shanghai | 06:04 | ±0h |
Daylight saving time (DST)
- Beijing does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays UTC+8 all year.
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Beijing now?
Beijing is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8). The clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Beijing.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Tokyo?
Beijing is 1 hour behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Beijing when it is 9:00 in Tokyo?
When it is 9:00 in Tokyo, it is 08:00 in Beijing.
Does Beijing observe daylight saving time?
Beijing does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays UTC+8 all year.