Offset
The time difference between Nizhniy Novgorod and Beijing is 5 hours.
Nizhniy Novgorod (MSK) is behind Beijing (CST).
MSK: UTC+3
CST: UTC+8
Neither Nizhniy Novgorod nor Beijing is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–12 PM in Nizhniy Novgorod (2 PM–5 PM in Beijing).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 10:00 AM Nizhniy Novgorod (3:00 PM Beijing).
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Russia
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- New Year holidayFri, Jan 2
- New Year holidaySat, Jan 3
- New Year holidaySun, Jan 4
- New Year holidayMon, Jan 5
- New Year holidayTue, Jan 6
- Christmas Day (Orthodox)Wed, Jan 7
- Defender of the Fatherland DayMon, Feb 23
- International Women's DaySun, Mar 8
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Victory DaySat, May 9
- Russia DayFri, Jun 12
- Unity DayWed, Nov 4
China
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)Tue, Feb 17
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Dragon Boat FestivalFri, Jun 19
- Mid-Autumn FestivalFri, Sep 25
- National DayThu, Oct 1
About these zones
Nizhniy Novgorod uses Moscow Time (MSK). To call Russia, dial +7.
Beijing uses China Standard Time (CST). To call China, dial +86.
Beijing is approximately 3,350 miles east of Nizhniy Novgorod.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Nizhniy Novgorod | Beijing | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Nizhniy Novgorod nor Beijing observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 3:17 AM
- Sunset
- 8:51 PM
- Day length
- 17h 34m
- Sunrise
- 4:47 AM
- Sunset
- 7:43 PM
- Day length
- 14h 56m
Daylight overlap: 11h 25m — 3:17 AM–2:43 PM in Nizhniy Novgorod (8:17 AM–7:43 PM in Beijing). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Moscow Time
Other cities in China Standard Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Moscow Time
- DME
- SVO
- VKO
- ZIA
- LED
- GOJ
Airports in China Standard Time
- PVG
- SHA
- PEK
- PKX
- SZX
- CAN
- FUO
- CTU
- TFU
- TSN
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Nizhniy Novgorod in Beijing?
- 9:00 am Nizhniy Novgorod is 2:00 pm Beijing.
- What is 12:00 pm Nizhniy Novgorod in Beijing?
- 12:00 pm Nizhniy Novgorod is 5:00 pm Beijing.
- What is 12:30 pm Nizhniy Novgorod in Beijing?
- 12:30 pm Nizhniy Novgorod is 5:30 pm Beijing.
- What is 2:00 pm Nizhniy Novgorod in Beijing?
- 2:00 pm Nizhniy Novgorod is 7:00 pm Beijing.
- What is 5:00 pm Nizhniy Novgorod in Beijing?
- 5:00 pm Nizhniy Novgorod is 10:00 pm Beijing.
- What is 11:30 pm Nizhniy Novgorod in Beijing?
- 11:30 pm Nizhniy Novgorod is 4:30 am Beijing, the next day.