Beijing time zone facts
| Date | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | China Standard Time (Asia/Shanghai) |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
| Sunrise / sunset | 06:29 AM / 05:28 PM (Tue, October 20) |
| Country | China — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 39.9° N, 116.41° E |
New York to Beijing time converter
New York hour by hour in Beijing time. These two cities' business hours don't overlap.
| New York | Beijing |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 12:00 |
| 01:00 | 13:00 |
| 02:00 | 14:00 |
| 03:00 | 15:00 |
| 04:00 | 16:00 |
| 05:00 | 17:00 |
| 06:00 | 18:00 |
| 07:00 | 19:00 |
| 08:00 | 20:00 |
| 09:00 | 21:00 |
| 10:00 | 22:00 |
| 11:00 | 23:00 |
| 12:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 13:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
| 14:00 | 02:00 (next day) |
| 15:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
| 16:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
| 17:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
| 18:00 | 06:00 (next day) |
| 19:00 | 07:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 08:00 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 09:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 10:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 11:00 (next day) |
Beijing time compared with world cities
Relative to Beijing; gaps with daylight-saving cities shift by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Beijing |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 5 hours behind |
| London | UTC+1 | 7 hours behind |
| New York | UTC−4 | 12 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 15 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 4 hours behind |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 5 hours behind |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 1 hour ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+11 | 3 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Beijing does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+8 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Beijing
Next 7 days, local time (±2 min).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, October 20 | 06:29 AM | 05:28 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| Wed, October 21 | 06:30 AM | 05:26 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| Thu, October 22 | 06:31 AM | 05:25 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| Fri, October 23 | 06:32 AM | 05:24 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| Sat, October 24 | 06:33 AM | 05:22 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| Sun, October 25 | 06:34 AM | 05:21 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| Mon, October 26 | 06:36 AM | 05:20 PM | 10 h 44 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Beijing
Local times for Tue, October 20 (golden hour: sun 6° above to 4° below the horizon; blue hour: 4° to 6° below):
| Morning blue hour | 06:02 AM – 06:12 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 06:12 AM – 07:06 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 04:51 PM – 05:45 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 05:45 PM – 05:55 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and New York?
Beijing is currently 12 hours ahead of New York.
What time zone is Beijing in?
Beijing is in China Standard Time (UTC+8). IANA time zone ID: Asia/Shanghai.
Does Beijing observe daylight saving time?
Beijing does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+8 all year.
When is golden hour in Beijing?
On Tue, October 20, evening golden hour in Beijing runs 04:51 PM – 05:45 PM and morning golden hour 06:12 AM – 07:06 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Beijing?
On Tue, October 20, sunrise in Beijing is at 06:29 AM and sunset at 05:28 PM, a day length of 10 h 59 min (local time).