Time Difference Between Berlin and Beijing

The time difference between Berlin and Beijing is 7 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Berlin, it is 19:00 in Beijing. Berlin uses the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+1), while Beijing uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).

Beijing is 7 hours ahead of Berlin — 7 hours
Berlin, Germany
21:53:24
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+1 · CET
Beijing, China
04:53:24
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · CST

Time Zone Details: Berlin vs Beijing

Detail Berlin Beijing
Time Zone IDEurope/BerlinAsia/Shanghai
UTC OffsetUTC+1UTC+8
AbbreviationCETCST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryGermanyChina
RegionEuropeAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 1 overlapping business hours between Berlin and Beijing (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–10:00 in Berlin  =  16:00–17:00 in Beijing

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Berlin time to Beijing time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Berlin Beijing
00:00 07:00 Night
01:00 08:00 Night
02:00 09:00 Night
03:00 10:00 Night
04:00 11:00 Night
05:00 12:00 Night
06:00 13:00
07:00 14:00
08:00 15:00
09:00 16:00 Overlap
10:00 17:00
11:00 18:00
12:00 19:00
13:00 20:00
14:00 21:00
15:00 22:00
16:00 23:00
17:00 00:00 (+1 day)
18:00 01:00 (+1 day)
19:00 02:00 (+1 day)
20:00 03:00 (+1 day)
21:00 04:00 (+1 day)
22:00 05:00 (+1 day) Night
23:00 06:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Berlin nor Beijing is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Berlin and Beijing?

The time difference is 7 hours. Beijing is 7 hours ahead of Berlin.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Berlin or Beijing observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Berlin to Beijing?

The best window is between 09:00 and 10:00 Berlin time, which corresponds to 16:00–17:00 in Beijing. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Berlin time to Beijing time?

Add 7 hours to Berlin time to get Beijing time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.