Beijing — time and weather
Beijing is a city in China, in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. This page shows the current local time in Beijing and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
Local time
14:34:03
Friday, 31 July 2026
UTC+8
Weather now
35°C · Mainly clear — Feels like 40°, Humidity 55%, Wind 10 km/h
About the time in Beijing
Local time in Beijing is based on the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
City population≈ 21,893,095 people
Country languagesChinese
Currencyyuan (¥, CNY)
China is a large East Asian country with an ancient history, diverse regions and a mix of traditions and modern megacities.
More about the country: China →What to see in Beijing
Sights and historical places
- the Forbidden City
- the Great Wall of China nearby
- Tiananmen Square
- the Temple of Heaven
Museums
- the National Museum of China
- the Palace Museum in the Forbidden City
Where to spend time
- Beihai Park
- the Summer Palace with its lake
- the old hutong alleys
Local cuisine
Beijing cuisine — Peking duck and dumplings; street food and night markets.