Time Difference: Beijing vs London
Beijing
8:43:29 AM CST
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
7h
7h
London
1:43:29 AM BST
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
London is 7 hours behind Beijing.
Quick Reference
- Beijing
- CST (GMT+8)
No Daylight Saving Time
- London
- BST (GMT+1)
GMT starts on Oct 25, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Beijing and London?
- London is 7 hours behind Beijing.
- When is the best time to call from Beijing to London?
- The best time to call is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both cities. Use the interactive converter on this page to visually compare hours side by side.
- Does the time difference change with daylight saving time?
- The time difference may change when either city enters or exits daylight saving time. Beijing uses CST and London uses BST.