Live local time
What time is it in Pekin?
Pekin time zone, explained
Right now it is the time shown on the live clock above in Pekin. Pekin observes the America/Chicago time zone (GMT−5). The clock on this page reads the official time-zone rules, so it stays correct year-round — including daylight saving time changes.
Planning a call, a flight, or a livestream with someone in Pekin? The banner above tells you exactly how far ahead or behind Pekin is from wherever you are right now. For side-by-side planning across several places, open the World Clock or the Time Zone Converter.
Pekin time — FAQ
What time is it in Pekin right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Pekin (America/Chicago, GMT−5). It updates every second and automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
What time zone is Pekin in?
Pekin uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently GMT−5.
Does Pekin observe daylight saving time?
This page uses the official IANA time zone database, so if Pekin changes its clocks, the time shown here changes with it automatically.