PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Beijing
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- China Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- China
- Region
- Beijing
- Population
- 18,960,744
- Coordinates
- 39.91° N, 116.40° E
- Elevation
- 49 m
Beijing is the capital of China, with a population of about 18,960,744. It uses the China Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Asia/Shanghai).
Beijing does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+8 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Shanghai, Chongqing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Tianjin.
Because Beijing lies at 39.91° N, 116.40° E, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 15 h 00 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 9 h 20 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:18 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 4:45 AM | 7:46 PM | 15 h 00 min |
| September equinox | 6:01 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:32 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Beijing in?
Beijing is in the China Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Asia/Shanghai. The UTC offset is UTC+8.
Does Beijing have daylight saving time?
No. Beijing stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Beijing and New York?
In January New York is 13 hours behind Beijing, and in July it is 12 hours behind Beijing, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Beijing, and in July it is 15 hours behind Beijing, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Beijing?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 4:45 AM and sets at about 7:46 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:32 AM and sets at about 4:52 PM (local time).
Nearby cities
- Tianjin China · 110 km ·
- Pyongyang North Korea · 810 km ·
- Seoul South Korea · 950 km ·
- Wuhan China · 1,050 km ·
- Shanghai China · 1,070 km ·
- Busan South Korea · 1,230 km ·