Beijing to London Time Difference
🇨🇳 Beijing is currently 8 hours behind of 🇬🇧 London. This difference varies between 8h and 7h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-8h
Business overlap
None
Distance
8,141 km
Approx. flight
9.6h
Hour-by-Hour: Beijing to London
| 🇨🇳 Beijing | 🇬🇧 London | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
London observes Daylight Saving Time, while Beijing does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 8 hours behind and 7 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Beijing is 8 hours behind relative to London.
Min difference
8h
Max difference
7h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Beijing and London. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and London?
The time difference between Beijing and London is currently 8 hours behind. Beijing uses GMT+8 (UTC+8), while London uses GMT (UTC+0). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 8 hours behind to 7 hours behind.
When it's noon in Beijing, what time is it in London?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Beijing, it is 4:00 AM in London. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Beijing and London change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because London observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 8 hours behind and 7 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Beijing and London?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Beijing and London. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Beijing ahead or behind London?
Beijing is currently 8 hours ahead of London.
What time zone is Beijing in?
Beijing is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently using GMT+8 (UTC+8). Beijing does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Beijing in London?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Beijing, it is 4:00 PM in London.