Beijing to Vancouver Time Converter
Vancouver is 15 hours behind Beijing right now. 9:00 AM in Beijing is 6:00 PM in Vancouver (the day before).
Time now: Beijing and Vancouver
Vancouver is 15 hours behind Beijing right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 16 hours at some times of the year and 15 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Beijing and Vancouver are about 8,516 km (5,292 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Beijing is on CST (UTC+08:00) and Vancouver is on MST (UTC-07:00).
Beijing to Vancouver conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Beijing | Vancouver |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
Best time to meet between Beijing and Vancouver
There is no overlap between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places.
If both sides can be flexible (7 AM – 10 PM):
- 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Beijing = 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Vancouver
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 Vancouver change?
No. Neither place changes its clocks, so Vancouver is 15 hours behind Beijing all year.
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Beijing is 6:00 PM (previous day) to 3:00 AM in Vancouver.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Vancouver is 12:00 AM (next day) to 9:00 AM (next day) in Beijing.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and Vancouver?
Vancouver is 15 hours behind Beijing right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 16 hours at some times of the year and 15 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Beijing to Vancouver?
Subtract 15 hours from the Beijing time to get the Vancouver time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Beijing is 6:00 PM in Vancouver (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Vancouver?
It is 5:14 PM in Vancouver on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 8:14 AM in Beijing.
Does the time difference between Beijing and Vancouver change during the year?
No. Neither place changes its clocks, so Vancouver is 15 hours behind Beijing all year.
What is the best time for a meeting between Beijing and Vancouver?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Beijing = 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Vancouver.