CSCA Beijing Time guide: 2026–2027 exam dates
What is Beijing Time?
Beijing Time is UTC+8 (8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time). This is the official time zone used throughout China, also known as China Standard Time (CST).
Key information about Beijing Time:
- No Daylight Saving Time (DST): China does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Beijing Time remains UTC+8 year-round.
- Nationwide Uniformity: Beijing Time is used throughout China, regardless of geographic location.
- All CSCA deadlines are based on this time zone: Exam dates, registration deadlines, admission ticket download times, and mock exam periods are all based on Beijing Time.
CSCA exam dates 2026–2027
Updated October 14, 2026 · Official CSCA announcement · csca.cn
The next announced session is November 14–15, 2026. Registration runs October 15, 2026, 15:00 – October 21, 2026, 23:59, Beijing Time (UTC+8). Registration has not opened as of this update.
| Exam dates | Registration (Beijing Time) |
|---|---|
| November 14–15, 2026 | October 15, 15:00 – October 21, 23:59, 2026 |
| December 19–20, 2026 | Not yet announced |
| January 23–24, 2027 | Not yet announced |
| March 13–14, 2027 | Not yet announced |
| April 24–25, 2027 | Not yet announced |
| June 26–27, 2027 | Not yet announced |
Registration dates for the other five sessions have not been announced. Admission tickets, system checks, official mock tests, test centers and result dates must be checked in the notice for your chosen session; do not reuse the June arrangements.
The June 27, 2026 exam is a completed historical session. Its registration window and one-day timetable do not apply to the new sessions.
From November 2026, results are released within 10 working days after the end of the exam. Home-based online testing and centralized computer-based testing take place simultaneously, with the same content, duration and scoring standards. Check the official portal for your results.
Subject timetable — Beijing Time (UTC+8)
Professional Chinese lasts 90 minutes; Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry each last 60 minutes. Subjects are split across two days. December and June use morning sessions; the other announced sessions use afternoon sessions.
| Exam dates | Day 1 · Professional Chinese | Day 1 · Mathematics | Day 2 · Physics | Day 2 · Chemistry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 14–15, 2026 | 14:00–15:30 | 17:00–18:00 | 14:00–15:00 | 16:30–17:30 |
| December 19–20, 2026 | 08:00–09:30 | 11:00–12:00 | 08:00–09:00 | 10:30–11:30 |
| January 23–24, 2027 | 14:00–15:30 | 17:00–18:00 | 14:00–15:00 | 16:30–17:30 |
| March 13–14, 2027 | 14:00–15:30 | 17:00–18:00 | 14:00–15:00 | 16:30–17:30 |
| April 24–25, 2027 | 14:00–15:30 | 17:00–18:00 | 14:00–15:00 | 16:30–17:30 |
| June 26–27, 2027 | 08:00–09:30 | 11:00–12:00 | 08:00–09:00 | 10:30–11:30 |
Local start times for the first day
These examples show only the start of Professional Chinese on the first day. Convert every selected subject on its actual date, including the second day. Beijing stays at UTC+8; other countries may change clocks between sessions or even between the two exam days. A local date may be the previous day.
| Exam dates | Paris | London | New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 14–15, 2026 | 2026/11/14 07:00 (CET) | 2026/11/14 06:00 (GMT) | 2026/11/14 01:00 (EST) |
| December 19–20, 2026 | 2026/12/19 01:00 (CET) | 2026/12/19 00:00 (GMT) | 2026/12/18 19:00 (EST) |
| January 23–24, 2027 | 2027/01/23 07:00 (CET) | 2027/01/23 06:00 (GMT) | 2027/01/23 01:00 (EST) |
| March 13–14, 2027 | 2027/03/13 07:00 (CET) | 2027/03/13 06:00 (GMT) | 2027/03/13 01:00 (EST) |
| April 24–25, 2027 | 2027/04/24 08:00 (CEST) | 2027/04/24 07:00 (BST) | 2027/04/24 02:00 (EDT) |
| June 26–27, 2027 | 2027/06/26 02:00 (CEST) | 2027/06/26 01:00 (BST) | 2027/06/25 20:00 (EDT) |
How to Convert Beijing Time to Local Time
Step 1: Find Your UTC Offset
Check the UTC offset for your time zone. For example:
- Bangkok is UTC+7
- Seoul is UTC+9
- London is UTC+0 (winter) / UTC+1 (summer)
Step 2: Calculate the time difference from Beijing Time
Formula: Your UTC offset - 8 = time difference (hours)
Examples:
- Bangkok: +7 - 8 = -1 hour(1 hour behind Beijing Time)
- Seoul: +9 - 8 = +1 hour (1 hour ahead of Beijing Time)
- London: +0 - 8 = -8 hours (8 hours behind Beijing Time)
Step 3: Apply to the exam schedule
If the first subject begins at 12:00 PM Beijing Time:
- Bangkok: 12:00 - 1 = 11:00 AM
- Seoul: 12:00 + 1 = 1:00 PM
- London: 12:00 - 8 = 4:00 AM
Step 4: Use Our Interactive Converter
No need to calculate manually—use our CSCA Beijing Time Converter to instantly see the exact times for all exam sessions in your local time zone; the system automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
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