Time difference between London and Beijing
Beijing is 7 hours ahead of London
Right now
London
17:38
BST ·
UTC+1
Beijing
00:38
CST ·
UTC+8
Best time for a call between London and Beijing
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 09:00 London 16:00 Beijing
- 08:00 London 15:00 Beijing
- 10:00 London 17:00 Beijing
Hour by hour: London to Beijing
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| London (reference) | Beijing | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 07:00 | |
| 01:00 | 08:00 | |
| 02:00 | 09:00 | |
| 03:00 | 10:00 | |
| 04:00 | 11:00 | |
| 05:00 | 12:00 | |
| 06:00 | 13:00 | |
| 07:00 | 14:00 | |
| ★ | 08:00 | 15:00 |
| ★ | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| ★ | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| 11:00 | 18:00 | |
| 12:00 | 19:00 | |
| 13:00 | 20:00 | |
| 14:00 | 21:00 | |
| 15:00 | 22:00 | |
| 16:00 | 23:00 | |
| 17:00 | 00:00 (next day) | |
| 18:00 | 01:00 (next day) | |
| 19:00 | 02:00 (next day) | |
| 20:00 | 03:00 (next day) | |
| 21:00 | 04:00 (next day) | |
| 22:00 | 05:00 (next day) | |
| 23:00 | 06:00 (next day) |
Table built for August 26, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
London 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 London and Beijing?
Beijing is 7 hours ahead of London
What is the best time to call between London and Beijing?
The most convenient slot is 09:00 London / 16:00 Beijing. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between London and Beijing change during the year?
London changes its clocks and Beijing does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.