Beijing to Swords time converter
Swords is 7 hours behind Beijing. When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 2:00 AM in Swords.
1:32 PM in Beijing, Monday, October 19, 2026
Beijing to Swords conversion table
Every hour of today in Beijing and the matching time in Swords. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Beijing | Swords |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 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 Swords).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Beijing and Swords switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -7h
- Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -8h
- Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -7h
Distance
Beijing and Swords are 8,271 km (5,139 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Beijing and Swords?
Swords is 7 hours behind Beijing.
What time is it in Swords when it is 9 AM in Beijing?
When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 2:00 AM in Swords.
When is the best time to call Swords from Beijing?
Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Beijing (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Swords).
Does the time difference between Beijing and Swords change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.