China
Beijing
Current time
Monday, June 22, 2026
- Capital
- Beijing
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- UTC offset
- UTC+8
China uses a single national time standard—China Standard Time (UTC+8)—with no daylight saving time. Whether you are in Shanghai, Guangzhou, or Urumqi, official clocks follow Beijing Time.
Time zone overview
The entire country uses the IANA zone Asia/Shanghai at UTC+8 year-round. Although China spans several geographic time zones, legal and daily life rely on one official clock.
When scheduling calls with Europe or the Americas, converting from UTC+8 avoids common meeting mistakes.
Best times to connect
Typical business hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00–18:00 local time. Morning in China often overlaps with late night in the US or early morning in Europe.
During major holidays such as Chinese New Year or National Day, government offices and many companies close—confirm availability before travel or shipments.
FAQ
- How many time zones does China have?
- Geographically several, but officially one: Beijing Time (UTC+8) nationwide with no DST.
- Does China observe daylight saving time?
- No. The UTC offset stays at +8 all year on this page.
- How do I convert Beijing Time to UTC?
- Beijing Time = UTC + 8 hours. For example, UTC 12:00 is 20:00 in Beijing.