Time difference between London and Beijing

Beijing is 7 hours ahead of London.

United Kingdom · British Summer Time

8:43 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

China · China Standard Time

3:43 PM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

London to Beijing time converter

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

What is the time difference between London and Beijing?

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

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

When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 4:00 PM in Beijing.

When is the best time to call Beijing from London?

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

Does the time difference between London and Beijing change?

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

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