Guangzhou to London Time Difference
London is 7 hours behind Guangzhou. When it is noon in Guangzhou, it is 05:00 in London.
Shanghai (UTC+8) → London (UTC+1)
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When it's 15:00 in Guangzhou, it's 08:00 in London
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Guangzhou & London✓ Perfect Match (1 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
9,496 km
Est. Flight Time
~12.2h
Time Difference
-7h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
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Tomorrow 16:00
16:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Guangzhou
23:00
London (-1)
09:00
Guangzhou
02:00
London
12:00
Guangzhou
05:00
London
15:00
Guangzhou
08:00
London
18:00
Guangzhou
11:00
London
21:00
Guangzhou
14:00
London
00:00
Guangzhou
17:00
London (-1)
03:00
Guangzhou
20:00
London (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Guangzhou ahead of London?
London is 7 hours behind Guangzhou. When it is 12:00 noon in Guangzhou, it is 05:00 in London. Guangzhou operates on Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8), while London uses Europe/London (UTC+1).
What is the best time to call London from Guangzhou?
There are 2 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Guangzhou and London. The best window is 16:00–18:00 Guangzhou time (09:00–11:00 in London).
Does the Guangzhou to London time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Guangzhou and London
The distance between Guangzhou and London is approximately 9,496 km. A direct flight typically takes around 12.2 hours. Your arrival clock will show local London time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.