London to Beijing Time Difference
Beijing is 7 hours ahead of London. When it is noon in London, it is 19:00 in Beijing.
London (UTC+1) → Shanghai (UTC+8)
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When it's 09:00 in London, it's 16:00 in Beijing
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London & Beijing✓ Perfect Match (1 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
8,141 km
Est. Flight Time
~10.6h
Time Difference
+7h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Tomorrow 09:00
09:00 - 10:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
London
13:00
Beijing
09:00
London
16:00
Beijing
12:00
London
19:00
Beijing
15:00
London
22:00
Beijing
18:00
London
01:00
Beijing (+1)
21:00
London
04:00
Beijing (+1)
00:00
London
07:00
Beijing
03:00
London
10:00
Beijing
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is London behind Beijing?
Beijing is 7 hours ahead of London. When it is 12:00 noon in London, it is 19:00 in Beijing. London operates on Europe/London (UTC+1), while Beijing uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).
What is the best time to call Beijing from London?
There is 1 hour of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between London and Beijing. The best window is 09:00–10:00 London time (16:00–17:00 in Beijing).
Does the London to Beijing 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 London and Beijing
The distance between London and Beijing is approximately 8,141 km. A direct flight typically takes around 10.6 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Beijing time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.