Beijing ↔ London — Live Clock
Beijing is 7 hours ahead in the day
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.
Beijing 10:00 AM — what's that in London?—3:00 AM
8:00 AMin Beijing→1:00 AMin London
Clock reads 7:00 AM in Beijing — it's 12:00 AM in London at that moment.
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 cities are within standard business hours (09:00–17:00). Best time: around 16:00 Beijing / 09:00 London.
Are there any upcoming DST changes for Beijing or London?
Both Beijing and London are in a stable DST period. No adjustments needed for meetings scheduled in the next 7 days.
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 cities including London update at the same time.
What local holidays should I watch out for in Beijing?
Yes — Beijing has an upcoming public holiday: Labour Day on May 1. 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.