Time Difference: Beijing vs London
Beijing
11:29:21 PM CST
Friday, November 13, 2026
8h
8h
London
3:29:21 PM GMT
Friday, November 13, 2026
London is 8 hours behind Beijing.
Quick Reference
- Beijing
- CST (GMT+8)
No Daylight Saving Time
- London
- GMT (GMT+0)
BST starts on Mar 28, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Beijing and London?
- London is 8 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 GMT.