Beijing to Edinburgh time converter

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

Beijing CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Edinburgh BST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

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

Beijing to Edinburgh conversion table

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

BeijingEdinburgh
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 Edinburgh).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -7h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -8h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -7h

Distance

Beijing and Edinburgh are 7,936 km (4,931 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Beijing and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 7 hours behind Beijing.

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

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

When is the best time to call Edinburgh from Beijing?

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

Does the time difference between Beijing and Edinburgh change?

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