Current time at a glance
The first screen gives the time, UTC+8 definition, daylight-saving status, and same-time China city context.
Live answer · China Standard Time UTC+8
Beijing Time Now
Check Beijing time now with a live UTC+8 clock. Beijing and other mainland China cities use China Standard Time all year with no daylight saving time.
Live Beijing time
What time is it in Beijing now?
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Chongqing, and other mainland China cities use the same China Standard Time: UTC+8. The clock above updates every second for meetings, streams, classrooms, and international calls.
What this time page helps with
Clear time-zone rules
Clear UTC+8, daylight-saving, and same-time city notes make the time-zone rules easy to verify at a glance.
Useful for daily planning
Useful for meetings, travel, classes, livestreams, and calls involving mainland China.
UTC+8 time
Convert Beijing time to your time
Enter a Beijing time and see the matching time in your local time zone.
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Beijing time now FAQ
Is Beijing time the same as China Standard Time?
Yes. Beijing time is commonly used to refer to China Standard Time, which is UTC+8.
Do different mainland China cities use different times?
No. Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Chongqing, and other mainland cities all use UTC+8.
Does Beijing observe daylight saving time?
No. Mainland China uses UTC+8 all year and does not switch to daylight saving time.