Helsinki to Beijing time converter
Beijing is 5 hours ahead of Helsinki. When it is 9:00 AM in Helsinki, it is 2:00 PM in Beijing.
12:59 AM in Helsinki, Saturday, October 17, 2026
Helsinki to Beijing conversion table
Every hour of today in Helsinki and the matching time in Beijing. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Helsinki | Beijing |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Helsinki (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Beijing).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Helsinki and Beijing switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: +5h
- Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: +6h
- Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: +5h
Distance
Helsinki and Beijing are 6,322 km (3,928 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Helsinki and Beijing?
Beijing is 5 hours ahead of Helsinki.
What time is it in Beijing when it is 9 AM in Helsinki?
When it is 9:00 AM in Helsinki, it is 2:00 PM in Beijing.
When is the best time to call Beijing from Helsinki?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Helsinki (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Beijing).
Does the time difference between Helsinki and Beijing change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.