GMT to BJT Time Converter

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

London · Greenwich Mean Time
17:06:28
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00
Beijing · China Standard Time
00:06:28
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00

Convert a specific time

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

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
BJT (China Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

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 GMT and BJT meet?

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BJT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in London (GMT). 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: 09:00–09:00 GMT (16:00–16:00 BJT).

Hour-by-hour GMT to BJT conversion table

GMT time (London)BJT time (Beijing)Status
00:00 Wed07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed09:00 WedBJT working
03:00 Wed10:00 WedBJT working
04:00 Wed11:00 WedBJT working
05:00 Wed12:00 WedBJT working
06:00 Wed13:00 WedBJT working
07:00 Wed14:00 WedBJT working
08:00 Wed15:00 WedBJT working
09:00 Wed16:00 WedBoth at work
10:00 Wed17:00 WedGMT working
11:00 Wed18:00 WedGMT working
12:00 Wed19:00 WedGMT working
13:00 Wed20:00 WedGMT working
14:00 Wed21:00 WedGMT working
15:00 Wed22:00 WedGMT working
16:00 Wed23:00 WedGMT working
17:00 Wed00:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed01:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed02:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed03:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed04:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed05:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed06:00 ThuOff-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

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
IANA identifier
Europe/London
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
LondonManchesterEdinburghBirmingham
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 London and Shanghai

London
Sunrise
05:13
Sunset
20:43
Solar noon
12:58
Daylight
15h 29m
Shanghai
Sunrise
05:00
Sunset
18:42
Solar noon
11:51
Daylight
13h 42m

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between GMT and BJT right now?+
BJT (China Standard Time) is currently 7 hours ahead GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does GMT or BJT observe daylight saving time?+
GMT: observes daylight saving time. BJT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between GMT and BJT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–09:00 GMT (16:00–16:00 BJT), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Beijing when it is 12:00 noon in London?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in London (GMT), it is 19:00 Wed in Beijing (BJT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for GMT and BJT?+
GMT maps to "Europe/London" 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 London ahead of or behind Beijing?+
Whether London (GMT) is ahead of or behind Beijing (BJT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now BJT is 7 hours ahead GMT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for GMT and BJT?+
GMT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1) 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 GMT and BJT?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–09:00 GMT.