Beijing time zone facts
| Date | Friday, October 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | China Standard Time (Asia/Shanghai) |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
| Sunrise / sunset | 06:10 AM / 05:57 PM (Fri, October 2) |
| Country | China — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 39.9° N, 116.41° E |
New York to Beijing time converter
When it is a given hour in New York, what time is it in Beijing? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings. 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
Differences are relative to Beijing. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change 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+10 | 2 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
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, October 2 | 06:10 AM | 05:57 PM | 11 h 47 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 06:11 AM | 05:55 PM | 11 h 44 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 06:12 AM | 05:53 PM | 11 h 42 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 06:13 AM | 05:52 PM | 11 h 39 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 06:14 AM | 05:50 PM | 11 h 37 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 06:15 AM | 05:48 PM | 11 h 34 min |
| Thu, October 8 | 06:16 AM | 05:47 PM | 11 h 31 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Beijing
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Fri, October 2:
| Morning blue hour | 05:43 AM – 05:53 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 05:53 AM – 06:45 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 05:21 PM – 06:13 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 06:13 PM – 06:23 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 Fri, October 2, evening golden hour in Beijing runs 05:21 PM – 06:13 PM and morning golden hour 05:53 AM – 06:45 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Beijing?
On Fri, October 2, sunrise in Beijing is at 06:10 AM and sunset at 05:57 PM, a day length of 11 h 47 min (local time).