CET to Beijing Time Converter
CST is 7 hours ahead of CET. 9:00 AM CET = 4:00 PM CST.
CST is 7 hours ahead of CET at the moment. To convert CET to Beijing Time, add 7 hours to the CET time: 9:00 AM CET = 4:00 PM CST.
CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more. Beijing Time (Beijing time) is used in Beijing, China.
CET to Beijing Time time conversion table
CET to Beijing Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CET | Beijing Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CET | 7:00 AM CST | — |
| 1:00 AM CET | 8:00 AM CST | — |
| 2:00 AM CET | 9:00 AM CST | — |
| 3:00 AM CET | 10:00 AM CST | — |
| 4:00 AM CET | 11:00 AM CST | — |
| 5:00 AM CET | 12:00 PM CST | — |
| 6:00 AM CET | 1:00 PM CST | — |
| 7:00 AM CET | 2:00 PM CST | — |
| 8:00 AM CET | 3:00 PM CST | — |
| 9:00 AM CET | 4:00 PM CST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM CET | 5:00 PM CST | — |
| 11:00 AM CET | 6:00 PM CST | — |
| 12:00 PM CET | 7:00 PM CST | — |
| 1:00 PM CET | 8:00 PM CST | — |
| 2:00 PM CET | 9:00 PM CST | — |
| 3:00 PM CET | 10:00 PM CST | night |
| 4:00 PM CET | 11:00 PM CST | night |
| 5:00 PM CET | 12:00 AM CST | next day |
| 6:00 PM CET | 1:00 AM CST | next day |
| 7:00 PM CET | 2:00 AM CST | next day |
| 8:00 PM CET | 3:00 AM CST | next day |
| 9:00 PM CET | 4:00 AM CST | next day |
| 10:00 PM CET | 5:00 AM CST | next day |
| 11:00 PM CET | 6:00 AM CST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CET to Beijing Time
Add 7 hours to the CET time to get Beijing Time.
Example: 9:00 AM CET = 4:00 PM CST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM CET = 5:00 AM CST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CET and Beijing Time
The time difference between CET and Beijing Time is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: Beijing Time is 7 hours ahead of CET.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: Beijing Time is 6 hours ahead of CET.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Beijing Time is 7 hours ahead of CET.
CET and Beijing Time during daylight saving time
- CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
- Beijing Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
Best time for a meeting between CET and Beijing Time
CET and Beijing Time share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CET lands between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM CST, inside working hours for both.
CET to Beijing Time FAQ
What is the time difference between CET and Beijing Time?
Right now CST is 7 hours ahead of CET. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM CET in Beijing Time?
9:00 AM CET is 4:00 PM CST.
What is 12 PM (noon) CET in Beijing Time?
12:00 PM CET is 7:00 PM CST.
Is Beijing Time ahead of or behind CET?
CST is 7 hours ahead of CET, so it is later in Beijing Time than in CET.
Does CET change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
Does Beijing Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Beijing Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between CET and Beijing Time?
CET and Beijing Time share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CET lands between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM CST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.