Beijing to Paris time converter

Paris is 6 hours behind Beijing. When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 3:00 AM in Paris.

Beijing CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Paris CEST

Friday, October 16, 2026

Beijing
China
Sat, Oct 17
CSTUTC+8
Paris
France
Fri, Oct 16
CESTUTC+2-6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Beijing to Paris conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Beijing (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Paris).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -6h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -7h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -6h

Distance

Beijing and Paris are 8,217 km (5,106 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Beijing and Paris?

Paris is 6 hours behind Beijing.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 3:00 AM in Paris.

When is the best time to call Paris from Beijing?

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Beijing (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Paris).

Does the time difference between Beijing and Paris change?

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