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What time is it in Beijing right now?
See the exact current local time in Beijing — a live clock on the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8 all year). Right now Beijing is 8 h ahead of London in winter, 7 h ahead of London in summer.
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☀Beijing · China
17:44:33
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 · day
UTC offsetUTC+8
Summer timeno clock changes
Sunrise04:59:04
Sunset19:43:42
Day length14 h 45
Difference from London7 h ahead
Time zoneAsia/Shanghai
UTC offsetUTC+8
Summer timeNo
Time in nearby cities
| City | UTC offset |
|---|---|
| Pyongyang North Korea | UTC+9 |
| Seoul South Korea | UTC+9 |
| Ulaanbaatar Mongolia | UTC+8 |
| Taipei Taiwan | UTC+8 |
| Tokyo Japan | UTC+9 |
| Hanoi Vietnam | UTC+7 |
| Vientiane Laos | UTC+7 |
| Thimphu Bhutan | UTC+6 |
| Manila Philippines | UTC+8 |
| Naypyidaw Myanmar | UTC+6:30 |
| Dhaka Bangladesh | UTC+6 |
| Kathmandu Nepal | UTC+5:45 |
?Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Beijing now?
The live clock above shows the current time in Beijing to the second, on its Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Beijing in?
Beijing is on Asia/Shanghai, UTC+8 all year.
Does Beijing observe daylight saving time?
No. Beijing stays on UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) all year and does not change its clocks.
What is the time difference between Beijing and London?
Beijing is 8 h ahead of London in winter, 7 h ahead of London in summer. The gap can change when only one of the two is on summer time, so the value above is computed live.