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London to Beijing Time Converter

Beijing is 8 hours ahead of London right now. 9:00 AM in London is 5:00 PM in Beijing.

Time now: London and Beijing

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

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

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

London to Beijing conversion table

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

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

Best time to meet between London and Beijing

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

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

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 London and Beijing change?

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

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

Office hours in each other's time

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

Based on today's clock settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between London and Beijing?

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

How do I convert London to Beijing?

Add 8 hours to the London time to get the Beijing time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in London is 5:00 PM in Beijing. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.

What is the current time in Beijing?

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

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

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

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

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

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