Time difference between Beijing and London

London is 7 hours behind Beijing.

China · China Standard Time

3:43 PM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

United Kingdom · British Summer Time

8:43 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Beijing to London time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Beijing and London?

London is 7 hours behind Beijing. Beijing is on UTC+8 and London is on UTC+1.

What time is it in London when it is 9 AM in Beijing?

When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 2:00 AM in London.

When is the best time to call London from Beijing?

The best time to call or meet is 4:00 PM–6:00 PM in Beijing (9:00 AM–11:00 AM in London), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Beijing and London change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when London will be 8 hours behind Beijing.

Beijing is 7 hours ahead of London. More: time in Beijing · time in London