Beijing & Berlin World Clock
the day starts 6 hours earlier in Beijing
Quick time conversions: Beijing → Berlin
Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.
For every 7:00 AM in Beijing, it's simultaneously 1:00 AM in Berlin.
What time is 1:00 PM Beijing in Berlin?—7:00 AM
3:00 PMin Beijing→9:00 AMin Berlin
When Beijing clocks show 11:00 AM, Berlin reads 5:00 AM.
4:00 PMin Beijing→10:00 AMin Berlin
Is 6:00 PM a good time to call Berlin from Beijing?—12:00 PM
6:00 AMin Beijing→12:00 AMin Berlin
Beijing ↔ Berlin
2h of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)· Showing afternoon hours (12:00–20:00)
Beijing
Berlin
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead or behind is Berlin from Beijing?
Beijing and Berlin are 6 hours apart. Beijing (Asia/Shanghai) is ahead of Berlin (Europe/Berlin).
Is there a good meeting window between Beijing and Berlin?
Both cities are simultaneously in business hours for 2 hours per day. 15:00 Beijing / 09:00 Berlin works well for both parties.
Will DST change the time gap between Beijing and Berlin?
The 6 hours difference between Beijing and Berlin is stable — no DST changes expected in the next 7 days.
What is the Berlin equivalent of 12:00 PM Beijing time?
When it is 12:00 noon in Beijing, it is 6:00 AM in Berlin.
How can I quickly find the current time in Berlin from Beijing?
Simply drag the slider to your Beijing time — Berlin and all other cities update in real time. Accuracy is to the minute, DST-aware.
Are there any upcoming public holidays in Beijing or Berlin?
Watch out for Labour Day in Beijing on May 1 — offices may be closed or understaffed.
How do Beijing and Berlin relate to UTC?
Beijing observes Asia/Shanghai and Berlin observes Europe/Berlin. Their UTC offset difference is 6 hours.
What are the UTC offsets for Beijing and Berlin?
Beijing uses Asia/Shanghai and Berlin uses Europe/Berlin. The 6 hours difference between them reflects their distinct UTC offset positions.