Zurich to Beijing Time Difference
🇨🇭 Zurich is currently 7 hours ahead of 🇨🇳 Beijing. This difference varies between 6h and 7h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+7h
Business overlap
2h
Distance
7,982 km
Approx. flight
9.4h
Hour-by-Hour: Zurich to Beijing
| 🇨🇭 Zurich | 🇨🇳 Beijing | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Zurich observes Daylight Saving Time, while Beijing does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 6 hours ahead and 7 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Zurich is 7 hours ahead relative to Beijing.
Min difference
6h
Max difference
7h
Best Meeting Times
There are 2 overlapping business hours between Zurich and Beijing (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇨🇭 Zurich
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🇨🇳 Beijing
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Zurich and Beijing?
The time difference between Zurich and Beijing is currently 7 hours ahead. Zurich uses GMT+1 (UTC+1), while Beijing uses GMT+8 (UTC+8). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 6 hours ahead to 7 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Zurich, what time is it in Beijing?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Zurich, it is 7:00 PM in Beijing. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Zurich and Beijing change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Zurich observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 6 hours ahead and 7 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Zurich and Beijing?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM in Zurich (which is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Beijing). This 2-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Zurich ahead or behind Beijing?
Zurich is currently 7 hours behind Beijing.
What time zone is Zurich in?
Zurich is in the Europe/Zurich time zone, currently using GMT+1 (UTC+1). Zurich observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Zurich in Beijing?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Zurich, it is 7:00 AM in Beijing.