Zurich to Beijing time converter

Beijing is 6 hours ahead of Zurich. When it is 9:00 AM in Zurich, it is 3:00 PM in Beijing.

Zurich CEST

Friday, October 16, 2026

Beijing CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Zurich
Switzerland
Fri, Oct 16
CESTUTC+2
Beijing
China
Sat, Oct 17
CSTUTC+8+6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Zurich to Beijing conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Zurich (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Beijing).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Zurich and Beijing switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: +6h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: +7h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +6h

Distance

Zurich and Beijing are 7,981 km (4,959 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Zurich and Beijing?

Beijing is 6 hours ahead of Zurich.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Zurich, it is 3:00 PM in Beijing.

When is the best time to call Beijing from Zurich?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Zurich (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Beijing).

Does the time difference between Zurich 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.