Does Beijing observe daylight saving time?

No. Beijing stays on CST (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does Berlin observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Berlin is on CEST (UTC+2) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to CET (UTC+1).

What time is it in Berlin when it's 9 AM in Beijing?

3:00 AM in Berlin, on the same day.

Beijing to Berlin Meeting Planner

Berlin is 6 hours behind Beijing right now. Their working days overlap for 2 hours today.

Beijing · China

12:34 PM

Sun, Oct 18 · CST

Berlin · Germany

6:34 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · CEST · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Beijing and Berlin

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Beijing (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Berlin). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 2 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

BeijingOrganizerChina ·12:34PMnow
BerlinGermany ·· summer time6:34AMnow

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Date in Beijing

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Beijing time.

3:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Beijing (15:00) and Berlin (09:00).
4:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Beijing (16:00) and Berlin (10:00).
1:00PMOption 3 · GoodWorking hours in Beijing (13:00); just outside working hours in Berlin (07:00).

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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BeijingUTC+8
BerlinCEST
UTC	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15

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Your meeting

Beijing3:00 PM UTC+8Sun, Oct 18
Berlin9:00 AM CESTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 07:00 UTC

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Time difference between Beijing and Berlin

Berlin is 6 hours behind Beijing right now: Berlin is on CEST (UTC+2) and Beijing on CST (UTC+8). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in Berlin: then Berlin is 7 hours behind Beijing.

Time difference between Beijing and Berlin over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Berlin 6 hours behind	—
Sun, Oct 25	Berlin 7 hours behind	Clocks go back in Berlin
Sun, Mar 28, 2027	Berlin 6 hours behind	Clocks go forward in Berlin

Beijing is on China Standard Time. Berlin is on Central European Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Beijing & Berlin Scheduling

What is the time difference between Beijing and Berlin?: Berlin is 6 hours behind Beijing right now: Berlin is on CEST (UTC+2) and Beijing on CST (UTC+8). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in Berlin: then Berlin is 7 hours behind Beijing.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Beijing and Berlin?: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Beijing (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Berlin). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 2 hours of overlap today.
Does Beijing observe daylight saving time?: No. Beijing stays on CST (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Berlin observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Berlin is on CEST (UTC+2) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to CET (UTC+1).
What time is it in Berlin when it's 9 AM in Beijing?: 3:00 AM in Berlin, on the same day.

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