China Time is 6 hours ahead of Berlin.

Frequently asked

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

What is the time difference between China Time and Berlin?

China Time 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 9am in China Time, what time is it in Berlin?

9am in China Time is 3am in Berlin. Use the hour-by-hour table above to read any other time across — find the row and read the matching cell in the other column.

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

3pm–5pm in China Time 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.