GMT to Beijing Time Converter
CST is 8 hours ahead of GMT. 9:00 AM GMT = 5:00 PM CST.
CST is 8 hours ahead of GMT. To convert GMT to Beijing Time, add 8 hours to the GMT time: 9:00 AM GMT = 5:00 PM CST.
GMT (GMT) is used in Same offset as UTC. The UK and Ireland use GMT in winter; Iceland, Ghana and Senegal all year. Beijing Time (Beijing time) is used in Beijing, China.
The UK is on GMT only in winter; in summer it uses BST (UTC+1).
GMT to Beijing Time time conversion table
GMT to Beijing Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| GMT | Beijing Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 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 |
| GMT | Beijing Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 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 |
| GMT | Beijing Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM+1 |
Conversion table from GMT to Beijing Time 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 Beijing Time, −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 GMT to Beijing Time
Add 8 hours to the GMT time to get Beijing Time.
Example: 9:00 AM GMT = 5:00 PM CST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM GMT = 6:00 AM CST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between GMT and Beijing Time
The time difference between GMT and Beijing Time is 8 hours all year – CST is ahead of GMT.
GMT and Beijing Time during daylight saving time
- GMT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
- Beijing Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
Best time for a meeting between GMT and Beijing Time
GMT and Beijing Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM GMT, which is 3:00 PM CST.
GMT to Beijing Time FAQ
What is the time difference between GMT and Beijing Time?
CST is 8 hours ahead of GMT all year. 9:00 AM GMT = 5:00 PM CST.
What is 9 AM GMT in Beijing Time?
9:00 AM GMT is 5:00 PM CST.
What is 12 PM (noon) GMT in Beijing Time?
12:00 PM GMT is 8:00 PM CST.
Is Beijing Time ahead of or behind GMT?
CST is 8 hours ahead of GMT, so it is later in Beijing Time than in GMT.
Does GMT change for daylight saving time?
No. GMT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving 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.
What is the best time for a meeting between GMT and Beijing Time?
GMT and Beijing Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM GMT, which is 3:00 PM CST.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.