CET to BJT Time Converter

Convert Central European Time (CET) to China Standard Time (BJT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 6 hours ahead.

Paris · Central European Time
13:56:35
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Beijing · China Standard Time
19:56:35
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00

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From: CET (Paris)
To: BJT (Beijing)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CET (Central European Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00
BJT (China Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CET observes DST while BJT does not. The 6-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can CET and BJT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Paris (CET). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–10:00 CET (15:00–16:00 BJT).

Hour-by-hour CET to BJT conversion table

CET time (Paris)BJT time (Beijing)Status
00:00 Thu06:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
01:00 Thu07:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
02:00 Thu08:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
03:00 Thu09:00 ThuBJT working
04:00 Thu10:00 ThuBJT working
05:00 Thu11:00 ThuBJT working
06:00 Thu12:00 ThuBJT working
07:00 Thu13:00 ThuBJT working
08:00 Thu14:00 ThuBJT working
09:00 Thu15:00 ThuBoth at work
10:00 Thu16:00 ThuBoth at work
11:00 Thu17:00 ThuCET working
12:00 Thu18:00 ThuCET working
13:00 Thu19:00 ThuCET working
14:00 Thu20:00 ThuCET working
15:00 Thu21:00 ThuCET working
16:00 Thu22:00 ThuCET working
17:00 Thu23:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
18:00 Thu00:00 FriOff-hours both sides
19:00 Thu01:00 FriOff-hours both sides
20:00 Thu02:00 FriOff-hours both sides
21:00 Thu03:00 FriOff-hours both sides
22:00 Thu04:00 FriOff-hours both sides
23:00 Thu05:00 FriOff-hours both sides

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

Central European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille
China Standard Time (BJT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Shanghai
Current UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+8
Major cities in this zone
ShanghaiBeijingShenzhenGuangzhou

Sun today in Paris and Shanghai

Paris
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
21:24
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 12m
Shanghai
Sunrise
05:00
Sunset
18:42
Solar noon
11:51
Daylight
13h 42m

Related converters

BJT to CET (reverse)CET to ESTCET to PSTCET to GMTCET to UTCCET to ISTEST to BJTPST to BJTGMT to BJTUTC to BJTIST to BJT
Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in Shanghai.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and BJT right now?+
BJT (China Standard Time) is currently 6 hours ahead CET (Central European Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CET or BJT observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. BJT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and BJT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–10:00 CET (15:00–16:00 BJT), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Beijing when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Paris (CET), it is 18:00 Thu in Beijing (BJT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and BJT?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. BJT maps to "Asia/Shanghai". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paris ahead of or behind Beijing?+
Whether Paris (CET) is ahead of or behind Beijing (BJT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now BJT is 6 hours ahead CET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CET and BJT?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and BJT is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8). 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 CET and BJT?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–10:00 CET.