2am in Beijing is 8pm in Berlin on the previous day.

Frequently asked

Quick answers about converting between Beijing and Berlin. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

What is the time difference between Beijing and Berlin?

Beijing is 6 hours ahead of Berlin right now. We always show the live, daylight-saving-correct difference, so this figure already accounts for whichever side is observing summer time today.

When it's 2am in Beijing, what time is it in Berlin?

2am in Beijing is 8pm in Berlin on the previous day. That's already evening in Berlin, after the typical working day ends. Use the hour-by-hour table above to read any other time across.

What's the best time for a call between Beijing and Berlin?

3pm–5pm in Beijing lines up with 9am–11am in Berlin — both sides are inside a 9-to-5 working day.

Does this account for daylight saving time?

Yes. We track every clock change in both places, so the abbreviations you see — CST and CEST — are the ones actually in effect right now, not a fixed all-year value. When either side changes its clocks, this page updates automatically.

Why is the date sometimes different on each side?

When two places are far enough apart, the same moment can fall on different calendar days. That is why some conversions are marked "previous day" or "next day" — it is the same instant in time, read off two clocks that crossed midnight at different points.