About Beijing time
Beijing is in the China Standard Time (GMT+8), which is UTC+8:00 from UTC. The country code is CN.
The IANA timezone identifier for Beijing is Asia/Shanghai. This identifier is used by operating systems and programming languages to accurately determine the local time, including any Daylight Saving Time (DST) offsets.
DST information for Beijing is automatically handled — the UTC offset shown on this page reflects the exact offset for the selected date and time.
Frequently asked questions
- What time is it in Beijing right now?
- It is currently 12:07 PM in Beijing (Aug 9, 2026). Beijing is in the China Standard Time (GMT+8, UTC+8:00).
- What UTC offset does Beijing use?
- Beijing uses UTC+8:00 (GMT+8). This offset is DST-aware and reflects the exact offset for today's date.
- How do I convert Beijing time to my local time?
- Use the converter above to select Beijing and add your local time zone. The converter will instantly show the equivalent time in both zones.
- What timezone am I in if I'm visiting Beijing?
- If you are visiting Beijing, your current timezone is the China Standard Time (GMT+8, UTC+8:00). Your device will automatically switch to this timezone when location services are enabled.
- How do I use the timezone converter for Beijing?
- The Timezone Convert tool is pre-loaded with Beijing. Click the "+" button to add your home timezone or any other city, and the converter instantly shows both times side by side. You can also pick a specific date to account for DST changes.