Time difference between China and United Kingdom: 7 hours
China
UTC+8
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United Kingdom
UTC+1
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China is 7 hours ahead of United Kingdom
Best time for a call or meeting
China 16:00–18:00 = United Kingdom 09:00–11:00
Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
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Hour-by-hour conversion
| China | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 17:00 |
| 01:00 | 18:00 |
| 02:00 | 19:00 |
| 03:00 | 20:00 |
| 04:00 | 21:00 |
| 05:00 | 22:00 |
| 06:00 | 23:00 |
| 07:00 | 00:00 |
| 08:00 | 01:00 |
| 09:00 | 02:00 |
| 10:00 | 03:00 |
| 11:00 | 04:00 |
| 12:00 | 05:00 |
| 13:00 | 06:00 |
| 14:00 | 07:00 |
| 15:00 | 08:00 |
| 16:00 | 09:00 |
| 17:00 | 10:00 |
| 18:00 | 11:00 |
| 19:00 | 12:00 |
| 20:00 | 13:00 |
| 21:00 | 14:00 |
| 22:00 | 15:00 |
| 23:00 | 16:00 |
Business hours 9–18 Waking hours 7–22 Night / early morning
Daylight saving time can change the difference by season. Shown values reflect the current offset.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is the time difference between China and United Kingdom?
China is 7 hours ahead of United Kingdom. When it is 12:00 noon in China, it is 05:00 in United Kingdom.
Does daylight saving time affect the difference?
Yes. One or both places observe daylight saving time, so the difference changes with the season. This page shows the current difference.
What is the best time for a call or meeting?
China 16:00–18:00 = United Kingdom 09:00–11:00. Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
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