Current Time in Beijing, China
6:11:30 PM CST
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Time Zone
- CST
- GMT Offset
- GMT+8
- Daylight Saving Time
- No Daylight Saving Time
- Country
- China
- Est. Population
- ~19M people
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Beijing right now?
- Check the live clock above for the current time in Beijing (CST (GMT+8)). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Beijing with other cities.
- Does Beijing observe daylight saving time?
- Beijing does not observe daylight saving time. Its GMT offset remains GMT+8 year-round.
- What is the GMT offset for Beijing?
- Beijing is at GMT+8 (CST). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Shanghai.