China • Local Time
Sunday, December 28, 2025
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Beijing, China's ancient capital, operates on China Standard Time (CST/UTC+8). This city of 21 million blends imperial grandeur with modern power, home to the Forbidden City and the Great Wall nearby.
China does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The entire country uses UTC+8 year-round, making international time calculations consistent.
Beijing is UTC+8 year-round. When noon in Beijing: London 4 AM, NYC 11 PM (-1), Tokyo 1 PM.
Standard hours 9 AM to 6 PM. Major sites open 8:30 AM. Many restaurants open until 10 PM.
All of China uses single timezone despite spanning 5 geographical zones. Beijing sets the standard for 1.4 billion people.
September to October for clear skies and pleasant temperatures.
China's capital with 3,000+ years of history. Political and cultural center. Home to many World Heritage sites.
Humid continental with hot summers (26-32°C) and cold dry winters (-6 to 2°C). Occasional dust storms in spring.