Swords to Beijing time converter

Beijing is 7 hours ahead of Swords. When it is 9:00 AM in Swords, it is 4:00 PM in Beijing.

Swords IST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Beijing CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Ireland
Mon, Oct 19
ISTUTC+1
China
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC+8+7h
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4:40 AM in Swords, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Swords to Beijing conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Swords and Beijing 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

Swords and Beijing 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 Swords and Beijing?

Beijing is 7 hours ahead of Swords.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Swords, it is 4:00 PM in Beijing.

When is the best time to call Beijing from Swords?

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

Does the time difference between Swords 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.