BJT to UTC Time Converter

Convert China Standard Time (BJT) to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 8 hours behind.

Beijing · China Standard Time
14:03:24
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00
UTC · Coordinated Universal Time
06:03:24
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC · UTC+00:00

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From: BJT (Beijing)
To: UTC (UTC)
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Daylight Saving status right now

BJT (China Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
Observes DST
No

When can BJT and UTC meet?

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BJT
UTC
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Beijing (BJT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 16:00–18:00 BJT (08:00–10:00 UTC).

Hour-by-hour BJT to UTC conversion table

BJT time (Beijing)UTC time (UTC)Status
00:00 Mon16:00 SunUTC working
01:00 Mon17:00 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon18:00 SunOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon19:00 SunOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon21:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon22:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon23:00 SunOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon00:00 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon01:00 MonBJT working
10:00 Mon02:00 MonBJT working
11:00 Mon03:00 MonBJT working
12:00 Mon04:00 MonBJT working
13:00 Mon05:00 MonBJT working
14:00 Mon06:00 MonBJT working
15:00 Mon07:00 MonBJT working
16:00 Mon08:00 MonBJT working
17:00 Mon09:00 MonUTC working
18:00 Mon10:00 MonUTC working
19:00 Mon11:00 MonUTC working
20:00 Mon12:00 MonUTC working
21:00 Mon13:00 MonUTC working
22:00 Mon14:00 MonUTC working
23:00 Mon15:00 MonUTC working

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

China Standard Time (BJT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Shanghai
Current UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+8
Major cities in this zone
ShanghaiBeijingShenzhenGuangzhou
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
IANA identifier
UTC
Current UTC offset
UTC+00:00
Current abbreviation
UTC
Major cities in this zone
UTC

Sun today in Shanghai and UTC

Shanghai
Sunrise
05:02
Sunset
18:40
Solar noon
11:51
Daylight
13h 37m

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between BJT and UTC right now?+
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is currently 8 hours behind BJT (China Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does BJT or UTC observe daylight saving time?+
BJT: does not observe daylight saving time. UTC: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between BJT and UTC?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 16:00–18:00 BJT (08:00–10:00 UTC).
What time is it in UTC when it is 12:00 noon in Beijing?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Beijing (BJT), it is 04:00 Mon in UTC (UTC).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for BJT and UTC?+
BJT maps to "Asia/Shanghai" in the IANA database. UTC maps to "UTC". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Beijing ahead of or behind UTC?+
Whether Beijing (BJT) is ahead of or behind UTC (UTC) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now UTC is 8 hours behind BJT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for BJT and UTC?+
BJT is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8) and UTC is UTC+00:00 (UTC). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both BJT and UTC?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between BJT and UTC is 16:00–18:00 BJT.