Germany to China time converter
China is 6 hours ahead of Germany. When it is 9:00 AM in Germany, it is 3:00 PM in China.
2:30 PM in Germany, Sunday, October 18, 2026
Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)
Germany to China conversion table
Every hour of today in Germany and the matching time in China. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Germany | China |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Germany (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in China).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Germany and China switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: +6h
- Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: +7h
- Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +6h
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Germany and China?
China is 6 hours ahead of Germany.
What time is it in China when it is 9 AM in Germany?
When it is 9:00 AM in Germany, it is 3:00 PM in China.
When is the best time to call China from Germany?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Germany (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in China).
Does the time difference between Germany and China change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.