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What Time Is It in China Right Now?
Local time in Beijing:
Today's Date and Day in Beijing (CN):
The time shown here is the time in the capital, Beijing.
According to IANA, the time zone of Beijing is Asia/Shanghai.
China Time Difference Tool - Convert Time Easily
Easily convert time zones between China and any city, country, or time zone in the world. Use this tool to check the current time difference and plan meetings, calls, or travel with confidence. Choose any location as the primary reference point to display the time difference.
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🌍 Time Zone Converter Guide
Compare times across different zones and explore any moment in the day
Click the up arrow to make any timezone your reference point. All time differences will be calculated from this base.
Drag the grip icon to rearrange timezones in your preferred order. Base timezone cannot be dragged but others can be reordered.
Click the X button to delete a timezone from your comparison. Cannot remove if it's the only one left.
Use the slider below to explore different times. Drag to see how times change across all zones simultaneously.
View hour tiles showing the full 24-hour day. Use the time slider to navigate through different hours. Darker tiles indicate nighttime hours.
Switch between 12h/24h format and choose "Each" to set different formats per timezone or "All" to apply the same format to all zones.
💡 Pro tip: Add more timezones using the search above, then set one as your base to see all time differences at a glance!
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What is the Time Zone in China?
| Time Zone IANA | Current Time Zone Name | UTC/GMT Offset (H) | DST Offset (H) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Shanghai | China Standard Time (CST) | +8 Hours | +8 Hours |
| Asia/Urumqi | Xinjiang Time (XJT) | +6 Hours | +6 Hours |
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time): This is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time, and it does not observe Daylight Saving Time
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time): This is the standard time used in London
DST (Daylight Saving Time): This is the practice of moving clocks forward one hour during the warmer months of the year, usually spring and summer, to make better use of daylight
Primary Time Zones Across the World
| Country | City | Time Zone Name |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Honolulu | Hawaii Standard Time (HST) |
| United States | Anchorage | Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) |
| United States | Los Angeles | Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) |
| United States | Denver | Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) |
| United States | Chicago | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| United States | New York City | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
Our website shows the current time in China now, as well as other countries, states (regions) and cities around the world. Each country operates in its own time zone, and some even have multiple time zones. In addition, due to seasonal changes, many countries move their clocks twice a year. This means that time can shift in the spring and fall, affecting local time. Regardless of the country or region, our service ensures that you always know the exact date and time, whether it's during the day or at midnight. Stay up to date with the current time in China, no matter where you are or what time of year it is.