Beijing to Paris Time Converter
Paris is 7 hours behind Beijing right now. 9:00 AM in Beijing is 2:00 AM in Paris.
Time now: Beijing and Paris
Paris is 7 hours behind Beijing right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 7 hours at some times of the year and 6 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Beijing and Paris are about 8,217 km (5,106 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Beijing is on CST (UTC+08:00) and Paris is on CET (UTC+01:00).
Beijing to Paris conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Beijing | Paris |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 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 |
Best time to meet between Beijing and Paris
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Beijing = 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Paris
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 Paris change?
Yes. Right now Paris is 7 hours behind Beijing. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 28 March 2027: Paris moves its clocks forward. Paris is 6 hours behind Beijing from then (it was 7 hours before).
- Sunday, 31 October 2027: Paris moves its clocks back. Paris is 7 hours behind Beijing from then (it was 6 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Beijing is 2:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Paris.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Paris is 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM (next day) in Beijing.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and Paris?
Paris is 7 hours behind Beijing right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 7 hours at some times of the year and 6 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Beijing to Paris?
Subtract 7 hours from the Beijing time to get the Paris time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Beijing is 2:00 AM in Paris. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Paris?
It is 12:21 AM in Paris on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 7:21 AM in Beijing.
Does the time difference between Beijing and Paris change during the year?
Yes. Right now Paris is 7 hours behind Beijing. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 28 March 2027: Paris moves its clocks forward. Paris is 6 hours behind Beijing from then (it was 7 hours before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: Paris moves its clocks back. Paris is 7 hours behind Beijing from then (it was 6 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Beijing and Paris?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Beijing = 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Paris. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.