Current Time in Beijing
Asia/Shanghai · UTC+8:00
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About Time in Beijing, China
Beijing operates on China Standard Time (CST), which is UTC+8. All of China uses this single timezone, regardless of geographic span — a political decision that means sunrise in western China can occur as late as 10 AM local time. Beijing is the political capital and a major commercial hub. The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) both open at 9:30 AM CST.
Popular with: international businesses with China operations, manufacturing supply chain teams, import-export professionals, and tech companies monitoring the Chinese market.