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Beijing to London Time Converter

London is 8 hours behind Beijing right now. 9:00 AM in Beijing is 1:00 AM in London.

Time now: Beijing and London

🇨🇳 Beijing, China8:17 AMTuesday, November 10 · UTC+08:00
🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom12:17 AMTuesday, November 10 · UTC+00:00

London is 8 hours behind Beijing right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 8 hours at some times of the year and 7 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

Beijing and London are about 8,140 km (5,058 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Beijing is on CST (UTC+08:00) and London is on GMT (UTC+00:00).

Beijing to London conversion table

Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.

BeijingLondon
12:00 AM4:00 PMprevious day
1:00 AM5:00 PMprevious day
2:00 AM6:00 PMprevious day
3:00 AM7:00 PMprevious day
4:00 AM8:00 PMprevious day
5:00 AM9:00 PMprevious day
6:00 AM10:00 PMprevious day
7:00 AM11:00 PMprevious day
8:00 AM12:00 AM
9:00 AM1:00 AM
10:00 AM2:00 AM
11:00 AM3:00 AM
12:00 PM4:00 AM
1:00 PM5:00 AM
2:00 PM6:00 AM
3:00 PM7:00 AM
4:00 PM8:00 AM
5:00 PM9:00 AM
6:00 PM10:00 AM
7:00 PM11:00 AM
8:00 PM12:00 PM
9:00 PM1:00 PM
10:00 PM2:00 PM
11:00 PM3:00 PM

Best time to meet between Beijing and London

Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):

  • 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Beijing = 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM London

The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.

Does the time difference between Beijing and London change?

Yes. Right now London is 8 hours behind Beijing. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:

  • Sunday, 28 March 2027: London moves its clocks forward. London is 7 hours behind Beijing from then (it was 8 hours before).
  • Sunday, 31 October 2027: London moves its clocks back. London is 8 hours behind Beijing from then (it was 7 hours before).

Office hours in each other's time

  • 9 AM to 6 PM in Beijing is 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM in London.
  • 9 AM to 6 PM in London is 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM (next day) in Beijing.

Based on today's clock settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Beijing and London?

London is 8 hours behind Beijing right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 8 hours at some times of the year and 7 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

How do I convert Beijing to London?

Subtract 8 hours from the Beijing time to get the London time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Beijing is 1:00 AM in London. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.

What is the current time in London?

It is 12:17 AM in London on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 8:17 AM in Beijing.

Does the time difference between Beijing and London change during the year?

Yes. Right now London is 8 hours behind Beijing. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 28 March 2027: London moves its clocks forward. London is 7 hours behind Beijing from then (it was 8 hours before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: London moves its clocks back. London is 8 hours behind Beijing from then (it was 7 hours before).

What is the best time for a meeting between Beijing and London?

Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Beijing = 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM London. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.

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