Beijing Time Now - Current Time in China
Beijing, China - Time Information
Beijing is the capital city of China and one of the world's most populous capital cities. With a history spanning over 3,000 years, Beijing serves as China's political, cultural, and educational center. The city is home to numerous historical sites including the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and portions of the Great Wall of China.
Beijing follows China Standard Time (CST) which is UTC+8. Unlike many countries in Europe and North America, China does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST) and uses a single time zone across its vast territory. China Standard Time has remained unchanged throughout the year since 1992 when China stopped using DST.
Time Difference from Beijing to Major Cities
| City | Time Difference | Current Time |
|---|---|---|
| New York | -12/-13 hours | |
| Los Angeles | -15/-16 hours | |
| London | -8 hours | |
| Tokyo | +1 hour | |
| Sydney | +2/+3 hours |
*Time differences may vary during DST changes in other regions. Beijing (CST) is 8 hours ahead of UTC year-round.
Frequently Asked Questions about Beijing Time
What time is it in Beijing now?
The current time in Beijing is displayed above. Beijing follows China Standard Time (CST, UTC+8) year-round.
What time zone is Beijing in?
Beijing is in the China Standard Time (CST) zone, which is 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+8). This time zone is used throughout mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan.
Does Beijing observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Beijing does not observe Daylight Saving Time. China has not used DST since 1992, maintaining a consistent UTC+8 time zone throughout the year.
What is the time difference between Beijing and New York?
Beijing is typically 12 hours ahead of New York (13 hours during New York's Daylight Saving Time). When it's noon in Beijing, it's usually midnight (or 11:00 PM during DST) in New York.
Why does all of China use Beijing Time?
Despite spanning what would naturally be five time zones, China has used a single standard time (based on Beijing's location) since 1949 for administrative simplicity and national unity. This means western regions of China may experience sunrises and sunsets at times that seem unusual by clock time.
How do I set my device to Beijing Time?
On most devices, you can set your time zone to "UTC+8" or choose "(GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi" or "Asia/Shanghai" from the time zone menu in your system settings.
About Beijing Time
Need to know the current time in Beijing, China? World Time offers accurate real-time clock for Beijing, including China Standard Time (CST) information and live comparisons with cities like New York, London, Tokyo, and Sydney. This page helps travelers, business professionals, and global teams coordinate meetings across time zones. With China's growing importance in the global economy, understanding Beijing time differences has become essential for international trade, cross-border communication, and effective business planning.