London to Guangzhou Time Difference
Guangzhou is 7 hours ahead of London. When it is noon in London, it is 19:00 in Guangzhou.
London (UTC+1) → Shanghai (UTC+8)
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When it's 23:00 in London, it's 06:00 in Guangzhou
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
London & Guangzhou✓ 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
🔴 Office Closed
Today 09:00
09:00 - 10:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
London
13:00
Guangzhou
09:00
London
16:00
Guangzhou
12:00
London
19:00
Guangzhou
15:00
London
22:00
Guangzhou
18:00
London
01:00
Guangzhou (+1)
21:00
London
04:00
Guangzhou (+1)
00:00
London
07:00
Guangzhou
03:00
London
10:00
Guangzhou
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is London behind Guangzhou?
Guangzhou is 7 hours ahead of London. When it is 12:00 noon in London, it is 19:00 in Guangzhou. London operates on Europe/London (UTC+1), while Guangzhou uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).
What is the best time to call Guangzhou from London?
There is 1 hour of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between London and Guangzhou. The best window is 09:00–10:00 London time (16:00–17:00 in Guangzhou).
Does the London to Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou
The distance between London and Guangzhou is approximately 9,496 km. A direct flight typically takes around 12.2 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Guangzhou time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.