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Capital Time Zone:

China Standard Time (CST)

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.

Current Time & Date Details for China

Country

China

Country Code

CN, CHN

Continent

Asia

(AS)

Capital

Time Zone

Asia/Shanghai

Currency

Yuan Renminbi

(CNY)

Population

1411778724

Area

9596960.00 km²

Phone Code

+86

Domain

.cn

Languages

Chinese, Cantonese, Wu Chinese, dta, Uyghur, Zhuang

Neighbours

Laos, Bhutan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Afghanistan, Nepal, Myanmar (Burma), Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, North Korea, Russia, Vietnam, India

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What is the Time Zone in China?

Time Zone IANACurrent Time Zone NameUTC/GMT Offset (H)DST Offset (H)
Asia/ShanghaiChina Standard Time (CST) +8 Hours+8 Hours
Asia/UrumqiChina Standard Time (CST) +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

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BeihaiGuangxi
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BeidaoGansu
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BeibeiChongqing
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United StatesDenverMountain Daylight Time (MDT)
United StatesChicagoCentral Daylight Time (CDT)
United StatesNew York CityEastern 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 the CN, no matter where you are or what time of year it is.