Time Now in Beijing, China 🇨🇳
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Beijing ranks
#1 for largest capital by population · #2 for largest by population.
Lat/Long: 39.9° N, 116.41° E
Elevation: 49 m above sea level
Population rank: #2 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Beijing
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Beijing sits in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00. Beijing does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today runs to about 13 hours of daylight. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Beijing sits at a modest 49 m above sea level. Beijing is fairly isolated: even Hong Kong lies some 1966 km off. As one of China's largest cities, Beijing is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Beijing gets 13h 16m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:37 and sunset at 18:53.
Time & Daylight in Beijing
Daylight Hours in Beijing
Beijing gets 13h 17m of daylight today. Sunrise in Beijing is at 05:37 and sunset in Beijing is at 18:53.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 20m near the December solstice to 15h 00m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Beijing and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Beijing right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Beijing's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Beijing.
Weather in Beijing
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Prayer Times in Beijing
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 27 Aug ● | 03:56 | 05:36 | 12:16 | 15:59 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
| Fri, 28 Aug | 03:58 | 05:37 | 12:15 | 15:58 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Sat, 29 Aug | 03:59 | 05:38 | 12:15 | 15:58 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Sun, 30 Aug | 04:00 | 05:39 | 12:15 | 15:57 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Mon, 31 Aug | 04:01 | 05:40 | 12:14 | 15:56 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 04:03 | 05:41 | 12:14 | 15:55 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 04:04 | 05:42 | 12:14 | 15:54 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
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14-day Forecast for Beijing
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Beijing
Sunrise
in Beijing
↑
5:37 AM
Sunset
in Beijing
↓
6:53 PM
Day Length
13h 16m
Dawn
in Beijing
5:08 AM
Dusk
in Beijing
7:22 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Beijing
Current Phase
Full Moon
Illumination
98.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 18:31
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 05:23
View the detailed moon calendar for Beijing with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Beijing
How Far Is Beijing From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,966 km | S (187deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,089 km | E (96deg) |
| Singapore | 4,472 km | SSW (200deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,745 km | WSW (254deg) |
| Moscow | 5,794 km | NW (316deg) |
| Dubai | 5,842 km | W (273deg) |
| London | 8,142 km | NW (324deg) |
| Paris | 8,217 km | NW (321deg) |
Beijing's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Beijing and you would surface near General Conesa, Argentina, about 77 km from the antipodal point at 39.9deg S, 63.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Beijing
What time is it in Beijing right now?
The current local time in Beijing is 12:02 on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Beijing follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Beijing in?
Beijing uses the Asia/Shanghai IANA time zone (UTC+08:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Beijing?
Is Beijing on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Beijing as of August 27, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Beijing today?
Today in Beijing: sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset is at 18:53, giving 13h 16m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Beijing tonight?
Over Beijing tonight the moon shows a Full Moon phase at 98.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Beijing?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Beijing, clocks run about 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.