Does Beijing observe daylight saving time?

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

Does London observe daylight saving time?

Yes. London is on BST (UTC+1) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to GMT (UTC+0).

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

2:00 AM in London, on the same day.

Beijing to London Meeting Planner

London is 7 hours behind Beijing right now. Their working days overlap for 1 hour today.

Beijing · China

7:54 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · CST

London · United Kingdom

12:54 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · BST · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Beijing and London

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Beijing (9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in London). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 1 hour of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

BeijingOrganizerChina ·7:54AMnow
LondonUnited Kingdom ·· summer time12:54AMnow

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Date in Beijing

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Beijing time.

4:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Beijing (16:00) and London (09:00).
2:00PMOption 2 · GoodWorking hours in Beijing (14:00); just outside working hours in London (07:00).
3:00PMOption 3 · GoodWorking hours in Beijing (15:00); just outside working hours in London (08:00).

The whole day

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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
LondonBST
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

Working hours (09–17)Just outside (07–09, 17–20)Late evening (20–23)NightFit: optimal, good, possible, poor

Your meeting

Beijing4:00 PM UTC+8Sun, Oct 18
London9:00 AM BSTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 08:00 UTC

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Time difference between Beijing and London

London is 7 hours behind Beijing right now: London is on BST (UTC+1) and Beijing on CST (UTC+8). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in London: then London is 8 hours behind Beijing.

Time difference between Beijing and London over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	London 7 hours behind	—
Sun, Oct 25	London 8 hours behind	Clocks go back in London
Sun, Mar 28, 2027	London 7 hours behind	Clocks go forward in London

Beijing is on China Standard Time. London is on Greenwich Mean Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Beijing & London Scheduling

What is the time difference between Beijing and London?: London is 7 hours behind Beijing right now: London is on BST (UTC+1) and Beijing on CST (UTC+8). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in London: then London is 8 hours behind Beijing.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Beijing and London?: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Beijing (9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in London). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 1 hour 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 London observe daylight saving time?: Yes. London is on BST (UTC+1) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to GMT (UTC+0).
What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Beijing?: 2:00 AM in London, on the same day.

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