Beijing to Southampton time converter

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

Beijing CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Southampton BST

Monday, October 19, 2026

China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8
United Kingdom
Mon, Oct 19
BSTUTC+1-7h
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2:39 AM in Beijing, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Beijing to Southampton conversion table

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

BeijingSouthampton
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 Southampton).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Beijing and Southampton 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 Southampton are 8,251 km (5,127 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Beijing and Southampton?

Southampton is 7 hours behind Beijing.

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

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

When is the best time to call Southampton from Beijing?

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

Does the time difference between Beijing and Southampton change?

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