Time Difference Between Beijing and Berlin
Berlin is 6h behind Beijing.
This is the standard-time difference as of 2026. If either city observes daylight saving time, the actual difference can shift by up to an hour for part of the year — the live clocks below always show the current real-time difference.
Working Hours Overlap
For each hour of Beijing's working day (9:00-18:00), here is the corresponding local time in Berlin. Rows highlighted green fall within standard working hours (9:00-18:00) in both cities.
| Beijing | Berlin | Both working hours? |
|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 3 AM | No |
| 10 AM | 4 AM | No |
| 11 AM | 5 AM | No |
| 12 PM | 6 AM | No |
| 1 PM | 7 AM | No |
| 2 PM | 8 AM | No |
| 3 PM | 9 AM | Yes |
| 4 PM | 10 AM | Yes |
| 5 PM | 11 AM | Yes |
| 6 PM | 12 PM | No |
Best Time to Meet
- 3 PM-6 PM in Beijing (9 AM-12 PM in Berlin) works for both sides — it falls within standard 9 AM-6 PM working hours in both time zones.
How the Difference Changes in 2026
Because the two cities change their clocks on different dates, the gap is not one number. Here is how Berlin stands relative to Beijing through 2026:
| Period | Berlin vs Beijing |
|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 28 | 7h behind |
| Mar 29 – Oct 24 | 6h behind |
| Oct 25 – Dec 31 | 7h behind |
Beijing keeps the same clock all year; Berlin changes its clocks on Mar 29 (clocks forward) and Oct 25 (clocks back). Dates use the UTC calendar; the switch takes effect early that morning local time.
Beijing
Beijing uses the Asia/Shanghai IANA time zone, currently at UTC+8. This zone does not observe daylight saving time.
Berlin
Berlin uses the Europe/Berlin IANA time zone, currently at UTC+2. This zone observes daylight saving time.