What time is it in Beijing?
China
Beijing is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (). In Beijing it is currently --:--:--. Beijing is located in China. The difference compared to São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is 11 hours ahead — when it's 12pm in São Paulo, it's 23:00 in Beijing.
Live world clocks
| 🇧🇷São Paulo | --:-- | 11 hours behind |
| 🇵🇹Lisbon | --:-- | 7 hours behind |
| 🇬🇧London | --:-- | 7 hours behind |
| 🇺🇸New York | --:-- | 12 hours behind |
| 🇯🇵Tokyo | --:-- | 1 hours ahead |
| 🇦🇪Dubai | --:-- | 4 hours behind |
Quick converter
Retail: 9am–7pm | Banks: 9am–5pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–10pm
From Brazil, dial 0021 + +86 + number
Upcoming holidays in China
- Oct 01National Dayin 111 days
- Dec 25Christmas Dayin 196 days
Live exchange rate
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About Beijing
Beijing is one of the main cities of China, located in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Does not observe daylight saving time.
- Population
- 21,500,000
- Metro area
- 21,500,000
- Official language
- Mandarim
- Currency
- Yuan (CNY)
Main airport
- Distance to center
- 0 km
- Avg. travel time
- 0 min
Frequently asked questions about Beijing
What time is it in Beijing now?
The current time in Beijing is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second from the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Beijing in?
Beijing is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8).
What's the time difference between Beijing and São Paulo?
The difference between Beijing and São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is 11 hours ahead.
What's the time difference between Beijing and Lisbon?
The difference between Beijing and Lisbon is 7 hours ahead.
Does Beijing observe daylight saving time?
No, Beijing does not observe daylight saving time — the time zone stays stable year-round.
How do I call Beijing from Brazil?
From Brazil, dial 0021 + +86 + local area code + number.
What are the upcoming holidays in China?
Jan 01 — New Year's Day; Dec 25 — Christmas Day; Oct 01 — National Day
What are typical business hours in Beijing?
Retail: 9am–7pm | Banks: 9am–5pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–10pm