Beijing to Colchester time converter

Colchester is 7 hours behind Beijing. When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 2:00 AM in Colchester.

Beijing CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Colchester BST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Beijing
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8
Colchester
United Kingdom
Tue, Oct 20
BSTUTC+1-7h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Beijing to Colchester conversion table

Every hour of today in Beijing and the matching time in Colchester. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

BeijingColchester
12:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM12:00 AM
8:00 AM1:00 AM
9:00 AM2:00 AM
10:00 AM3:00 AM
11:00 AM4:00 AM
12:00 PM5:00 AM
1:00 PM6:00 AM
2:00 PM7:00 AM
3:00 PM8:00 AM
4:00 PM9:00 AM
5:00 PM10:00 AM
6:00 PM11:00 AM
7:00 PM12:00 PM
8:00 PM1:00 PM
9:00 PM2:00 PM
10:00 PM3:00 PM
11:00 PM4:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Beijing (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Colchester).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Beijing and Colchester switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -7h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -8h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -7h

Distance

Beijing and Colchester are 8,060 km (5,008 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Beijing and Colchester?

Colchester is 7 hours behind Beijing.

What time is it in Colchester when it is 9 AM in Beijing?

When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 2:00 AM in Colchester.

When is the best time to call Colchester from Beijing?

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Beijing (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Colchester).

Does the time difference between Beijing and Colchester change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.