Beijing to London — 7 hours Difference
Beijing is ahead by 7 hours
Quick time conversions: Beijing → London
Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.
When Beijing clocks show 3:00 PM, London reads 8:00 AM.
I'm in Beijing at 10:00 AM — what time is my colleague in London seeing?—3:00 AM
8:00 AMin Beijing→1:00 AMin London
For every 7:00 AM in Beijing, it's simultaneously 12:00 AM in London.
9:00 AMin Beijing→2:00 AMin London
Beijing ↔ London
1h of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)· Showing afternoon hours (12:00–20:00)
Beijing
London
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is London ahead of or behind Beijing?
The time difference between Beijing and London is 7 hours. Beijing observes Asia/Shanghai while London observes Europe/London.
What meeting time works for both Beijing and London?
There is a 1 hour window where both locations are within standard business hours (09:00–17:00). Best time: around 16:00 Beijing / 09:00 London.
How will the upcoming DST shift affect Beijing–London scheduling?
DST in London (DST back 1h at 02:00 — Oct 25) is approaching. The Beijing–London time gap will shift by 1 hour once it takes effect.
What time does London show when Beijing hits midday?
At midday in Beijing, clocks in London show 5:00 AM.
How does the Beijing to London time converter work?
Type any time in the input bar (e.g. "9am", "14:30") or use the slider. All locations including London update at the same time.
What local holidays should I watch out for in London?
Yes — London has an upcoming public holiday: Saint Andrew's Day on November 30. Check the holiday panel above before confirming meetings.
What timezone is Beijing in, and what timezone is London in?
Beijing is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. London is in Europe/London. The difference is 7 hours.
End of day in Beijing — what time is that for someone in London?
An email sent at 5 PM in Beijing lands at 10:00 AM in London. Your London contact should still be at their desk.