Time Difference Between London and Guangzhou

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

Guangzhou is 7 hours ahead of London — 7 hours
London, United Kingdom
00:41:07
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+1 · BST (DST)
Guangzhou, China
07:41:07
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+8 · CST

Time Zone Details: London vs Guangzhou

Detail London Guangzhou
Time Zone IDEurope/LondonAsia/Shanghai
UTC OffsetUTC+1UTC+8
AbbreviationBSTCST
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryUnited KingdomChina
RegionEuropeAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

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

09:00–10:00 in London  =  16:00–17:00 in Guangzhou

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

London Guangzhou
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

London is currently observing daylight saving time, while Guangzhou is on standard time. When London switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for London–Guangzhou Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between London and Guangzhou?

The time difference is 7 hours. Guangzhou is 7 hours ahead of London.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from London to Guangzhou?

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

How do I convert London time to Guangzhou time?

Add 7 hours to London time to get Guangzhou 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.