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View official exam information ↗ 2026 GLOBAL EXAM CALENDAR
CSCA & HSK
Global Exam Dates
Check 2026 test dates, registration deadlines and CSCA times converted to your country.
CSCA 2026
Global CSCA sessions
From November 2026, each session spans two days: Chinese and Mathematics on day one, Physics and Chemistry on day two. Home-based online and test-centre computer exams run concurrently. Beijing times vary by session. November registration: 15 October 15:00 to 21 October 23:59 (Beijing time). December registration pending.
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026The official site has not published registration dates; no estimate is shown.
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View official exam information ↗Registration (Beijing time)Mon, Jun 1, 14:00 – Sun, Jun 7, 14:00
Local time · America/New_YorkMon, Jun 1, 02:00 – Sun, Jun 7, 02:00
View official exam information ↗Registration (Beijing time)Thu, Oct 15, 15:00 – Wed, Oct 21, 23:59
Local time · America/New_YorkThu, Oct 15, 03:00 – Wed, Oct 21, 11:59
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View official exam information ↗ LOCAL TIME CONVERTER
Convert CSCA time to your country
Current conversion zone: United States · New York (Eastern) · America/New_York
Beijing timeSat, Nov 14, 14:00–15:30
United States · New York (Eastern) · America/New_York · Local timeSat, Nov 14, 01:00–02:30
90 minutesBeijing timeSat, Nov 14, 17:00–18:00
United States · New York (Eastern) · America/New_York · Local timeSat, Nov 14, 04:00–05:00
60 minutesBeijing timeSun, Nov 15, 14:00–15:00
United States · New York (Eastern) · America/New_York · Local timeSun, Nov 15, 01:00–02:00
60 minutesBeijing timeSun, Nov 15, 16:30–17:30
United States · New York (Eastern) · America/New_York · Local timeSun, Nov 15, 03:30–04:30
60 minutesYour local date may differ. Daylight saving is calculated for the exam date; verify the official notice.
HSK 2026
Global HSK 1–6 calendar
The official calendar provides exam dates and registration deadlines; HSK has no single worldwide start time. Follow the admission ticket and local test-center notice for arrival and start times.
Last verified: Oct 17, 202611test dates2formats
Exam dateFormatPaper registration deadlineComputer test deadline
Sat, Jan 24, 2026Format: Paper + computer-basedPaper registration deadlineDec 28, 2025Computer test deadlineJan 14, 2026
Sun, Mar 22, 2026Format: Paper + computer-basedPaper registration deadlineFeb 23, 2026Computer test deadlineMar 12, 2026
Sat, Apr 11, 2026Format: Paper + computer-basedPaper registration deadlineMar 15, 2026Computer test deadlineApr 1, 2026
Sat, May 16, 2026Format: Paper + computer-basedPaper registration deadlineApr 19, 2026Computer test deadlineMay 6, 2026
Sun, Jun 28, 2026Format: Paper + computer-basedPaper registration deadlineJun 1, 2026Computer test deadlineJun 18, 2026
Sat, Jul 18, 2026Format: Paper + computer-basedPaper registration deadlineJun 21, 2026Computer test deadlineJul 8, 2026
Sun, Aug 23, 2026Format: Paper + computer-basedPaper registration deadlineJul 27, 2026Computer test deadlineAug 13, 2026
Sun, Sep 13, 2026Format: Paper + computer-basedPaper registration deadlineAug 17, 2026Computer test deadlineSep 3, 2026
Sat, Oct 17, 2026Format: Paper + computer-basedPaper registration deadlineSep 20, 2026Computer test deadlineOct 7, 2026
Sat, Nov 7, 2026Format: Paper + computer-basedPaper registration deadlineOct 11, 2026Computer test deadlineOct 28, 2026
Sun, Dec 13, 2026HSK 3.0Format: Paper + computer-basedPaper registration deadlineNov 16, 2026Computer test deadlineDec 3, 2026
HSK 3.0 · Dec 13, 2026
HSK 3.0 global launch
HSK 3.0 launches on 13 December 2026 in paper and computer formats. This notice gives no universal start time; follow your admission ticket and test centre.
The notice accepts registration from its announcement; check the registration website for centres and availability. No exact opening date or time is specified.
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026Paper-based
Deadline (Beijing time)Nov 16, 2026 24:00
United States · New York (Eastern) · America/New_York · Local timeMon, Nov 16, 11:00
Computer-based
Deadline (Beijing time)Dec 3, 2026 24:00
United States · New York (Eastern) · America/New_York · Local timeThu, Dec 3, 11:00
HSK 3.0
HSK 3.0 Second Global Trial
20 September 2026, HSK Levels 1–6. Paper or computer delivery depends on the selected center.
View official exam information ↗Mon, Aug 3, 09:00
Paper-based
Deadline (Beijing time): Aug 24, 2026 24:00Mon, Aug 3, 09:00
Computer-based
Deadline (Beijing time): Sep 10, 2026 24:00Test-center local time14:00
Test-center local time09:00
Test-center local time14:00
Test-center local time16:20
Test-center local time09:00
Test-center local time11:30
Test-center local time14:00
Test-center local time16:20
Test-center local time09:00
Test-center local time11:30
HSK Levels 3–6 must be registered together with the corresponding speaking test.
HSK 7–9
Advanced HSK sessions
HSK 7–9 is center-based computer testing with two dates planned for 2026.
Sat, May 9, 2026
Computer-based test
Registration deadline: Apr 25, 2026Sun, Nov 22, 2026
Computer-based test
Registration deadline: Nov 8, 2026Not sure how to prepare?
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Schedules may change. Follow the latest official CSCA and Chinese Test Service notices.