BJT to GMT Time Converter

Convert China Standard Time (BJT) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 7 hours behind.

Beijing · China Standard Time
08:12:17
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00
London · Greenwich Mean Time
01:12:17
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00

Convert a specific time

From: BJT (Beijing)
To: GMT (London)
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Daylight Saving status right now

BJT (China Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00

Heads up: GMT observes DST while BJT does not. The 7-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when GMT starts or ends DST.

When can BJT and GMT meet?

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BJT
GMT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Beijing (BJT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 16:00–16:00 BJT (09:00–09:00 GMT).

Hour-by-hour BJT to GMT conversion table

BJT time (Beijing)GMT time (London)Status
00:00 Tue17:00 MonOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue18:00 MonOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue19:00 MonOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue20:00 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue21:00 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue22:00 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue23:00 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue00:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue01:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue02:00 TueBJT working
10:00 Tue03:00 TueBJT working
11:00 Tue04:00 TueBJT working
12:00 Tue05:00 TueBJT working
13:00 Tue06:00 TueBJT working
14:00 Tue07:00 TueBJT working
15:00 Tue08:00 TueBJT working
16:00 Tue09:00 TueBoth at work
17:00 Tue10:00 TueGMT working
18:00 Tue11:00 TueGMT working
19:00 Tue12:00 TueGMT working
20:00 Tue13:00 TueGMT working
21:00 Tue14:00 TueGMT working
22:00 Tue15:00 TueGMT working
23:00 Tue16:00 TueGMT working

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

China Standard Time (BJT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Shanghai
Current UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+8
Major cities in this zone
ShanghaiBeijingShenzhenGuangzhou
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
IANA identifier
Europe/London
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
LondonManchesterEdinburghBirmingham

Sun today in Shanghai and London

Shanghai
Sunrise
05:02
Sunset
18:41
Solar noon
11:51
Daylight
13h 39m
London
Sunrise
05:16
Sunset
20:39
Solar noon
12:58
Daylight
15h 23m

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between BJT and GMT right now?+
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is currently 7 hours behind BJT (China Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does BJT or GMT observe daylight saving time?+
BJT: does not observe daylight saving time. GMT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between BJT and GMT?+
The strongest overlap is 16:00–16:00 BJT (09:00–09:00 GMT), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in London when it is 12:00 noon in Beijing?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Beijing (BJT), it is 05:00 Tue in London (GMT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for BJT and GMT?+
BJT maps to "Asia/Shanghai" in the IANA database. GMT maps to "Europe/London". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Beijing ahead of or behind London?+
Whether Beijing (BJT) is ahead of or behind London (GMT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now GMT is 7 hours behind BJT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for BJT and GMT?+
BJT is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8) and GMT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both BJT and GMT?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 16:00–16:00 BJT.