Beijing to Athens time converter
Athens is 5 hours behind Beijing. When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 4:00 AM in Athens.
1:01 PM in Beijing, Saturday, October 17, 2026
Beijing to Athens conversion table
Every hour of today in Beijing and the matching time in Athens. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Beijing | Athens |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Beijing (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Athens).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Beijing and Athens switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -5h
- Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -6h
- Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -5h
Distance
Beijing and Athens are 7,616 km (4,732 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Beijing and Athens?
Athens is 5 hours behind Beijing.
What time is it in Athens when it is 9 AM in Beijing?
When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 4:00 AM in Athens.
When is the best time to call Athens from Beijing?
Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Beijing (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Athens).
Does the time difference between Beijing and Athens change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.