London and Beijing Time Zone Planner
London lags by 7 hours
Quick time conversions: London → Beijing
Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.
When London clocks show 3:00 PM, Beijing reads 10:00 PM.
Is 6:00 PM a good time to call Beijing from London?—1:00 AM(+1 day)
4:00 PMin London→11:00 PMin Beijing
When it's 9:00 AM in London, the time in Beijing is 4:00 PM.
10:00 AMin London→5:00 PMin Beijing
London ↔ Beijing
1h of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)
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Beijing
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours difference between London and Beijing?
London and Beijing are 7 hours apart. London (Europe/London) is behind Beijing (Asia/Shanghai).
What hours do London and Beijing share for work?
Both locations are simultaneously in business hours for 1 hour per day. 09:00 London / 16:00 Beijing works well for both parties.
Will daylight saving affect my London–Beijing meetings this week?
No DST changes are expected in the next 7 days for either London or Beijing. The 7 hours difference is stable.
If it's noon in London, what time is it in Beijing?
When it is 12:00 noon in London, it is 7:00 PM in Beijing.
How do I convert London time to Beijing time?
Simply drag the slider to your London time — Beijing and all other locations update in real time. Accuracy is to the minute, DST-aware.
Are there any upcoming public holidays in London or Beijing?
Watch out for Battle of the Boyne in London on July 13 — offices may be closed or understaffed.
How do London and Beijing relate to UTC?
London follows Europe/London. Beijing uses Asia/Shanghai. Together they are 7 hours apart.
5 PM in London is what time in Beijing?
5 PM London → 12:00 AM Beijing. Your Beijing contact won't see it until their workday begins.
What is the UTC offset comparison for London and Beijing?
London uses Europe/London and Beijing uses Asia/Shanghai. The 7 hours difference between them reflects their distinct UTC offset positions.