London to Beijing Time Difference
🇬🇧 London is currently 8 hours ahead of 🇨🇳 Beijing. This difference varies between 7h and 8h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+8h
Business overlap
1h
Distance
8,141 km
Approx. flight
9.6h
Hour-by-Hour: London to Beijing
| 🇬🇧 London | 🇨🇳 Beijing | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
London observes Daylight Saving Time, while Beijing does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 7 hours ahead and 8 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, London is 8 hours ahead relative to Beijing.
Min difference
7h
Max difference
8h
Best Meeting Times
There are 1 overlapping business hours between London and Beijing (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇬🇧 London
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🇨🇳 Beijing
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between London and Beijing?
The time difference between London and Beijing is currently 8 hours ahead. London uses GMT (UTC+0), while Beijing uses GMT+8 (UTC+8). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 7 hours ahead to 8 hours ahead.
When it's noon in London, what time is it in Beijing?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it is 8:00 PM in Beijing. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between London and Beijing change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because London observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 7 hours ahead and 8 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between London and Beijing?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM in London (which is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Beijing). This 1-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is London ahead or behind Beijing?
London is currently 8 hours behind Beijing.
What time zone is London in?
London is in the Europe/London time zone, currently using GMT (UTC+0). London observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in London in Beijing?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in London, it is 8:00 AM in Beijing.