Time difference between Beijing and Athens
Athens is 5 hours behind Beijing
Right now
Beijing
00:38
CST ·
UTC+8
Athens
19:38
EEST ·
UTC+3
Best time for a call between Beijing and Athens
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 14:00 Beijing 09:00 Athens
- 15:00 Beijing 10:00 Athens
- 16:00 Beijing 11:00 Athens
Hour by hour: Beijing to Athens
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Beijing (reference) | Athens | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 19:00 (previous day) | |
| 01:00 | 20:00 (previous day) | |
| 02:00 | 21:00 (previous day) | |
| 03:00 | 22:00 (previous day) | |
| 04:00 | 23:00 (previous day) | |
| 05:00 | 00:00 | |
| 06:00 | 01:00 | |
| 07:00 | 02:00 | |
| 08:00 | 03:00 | |
| 09:00 | 04:00 | |
| 10:00 | 05:00 | |
| 11:00 | 06:00 | |
| 12:00 | 07:00 | |
| 13:00 | 08:00 | |
| ★ | 14:00 | 09:00 |
| ★ | 15:00 | 10:00 |
| ★ | 16:00 | 11:00 |
| 17:00 | 12:00 | |
| 18:00 | 13:00 | |
| 19:00 | 14:00 | |
| 20:00 | 15:00 | |
| 21:00 | 16:00 | |
| 22:00 | 17:00 | |
| 23:00 | 18:00 |
Table built for August 27, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Athens changes its clocks and Beijing does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and Athens?
Athens is 5 hours behind Beijing
What is the best time to call between Beijing and Athens?
The most convenient slot is 14:00 Beijing / 09:00 Athens. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Beijing and Athens change during the year?
Athens changes its clocks and Beijing does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.