Beijing Time to CET Converter
CET is 7 hours behind CST. 9:00 AM CST = 2:00 AM CET.
CET is 7 hours behind CST at the moment. To convert Beijing Time to CET, subtract 7 hours from the Beijing Time time: 9:00 AM CST = 2:00 AM CET.
Beijing Time (Beijing time) is used in Beijing, China. CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more.
Beijing Time to CET time conversion table
Beijing Time to CET on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Beijing Time | CET |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| Beijing Time | CET |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| Beijing Time | CET |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
Conversion table from Beijing Time to CET for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in CET, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Beijing Time to CET
Subtract 7 hours from the Beijing Time time to get CET.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 2:00 AM CET.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM CST = 6:00 PM CET (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Beijing Time and CET
The time difference between Beijing Time and CET is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: CET is 7 hours behind of Beijing Time.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: CET is 6 hours behind of Beijing Time.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: CET is 7 hours behind of Beijing Time.
Beijing Time and CET during daylight saving time
- Beijing Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
- CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
Best time for a meeting between Beijing Time and CET
Beijing Time and CET share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM CST lands between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CET, inside working hours for both.
Beijing Time to CET FAQ
What is the time difference between Beijing Time and CET?
Right now CET is 7 hours behind CST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM Beijing Time in CET?
9:00 AM CST is 2:00 AM CET.
What is 12 PM (noon) Beijing Time in CET?
12:00 PM CST is 5:00 AM CET.
Is CET ahead of or behind Beijing Time?
CET is 7 hours behind CST, so it is earlier in CET than in Beijing Time.
Does Beijing Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Beijing Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does CET change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
What is the best time for a meeting between Beijing Time and CET?
Beijing Time and CET share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM CST lands between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CET, inside working hours for both.
Related conversions
Convert CET to Beijing Time
Convert Beijing Time to other time zones
Convert other time zones to CET
Learn more
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.