China Time to GMT Converter
GMT is 8 hours behind CST. 9:00 AM CST = 1:00 AM GMT.
GMT is 8 hours behind CST. To convert China Time to GMT, subtract 8 hours from the China Time time: 9:00 AM CST = 1:00 AM GMT.
China Time (China Time) is used in Mainland China and Taiwan (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Taipei). GMT (GMT) is used in Same offset as UTC. The UK and Ireland use GMT in winter; Iceland, Ghana and Senegal all year.
The UK is on GMT only in winter; in summer it uses BST (UTC+1).
China Time to GMT time conversion table
China Time to GMT on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| China Time | GMT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CST | 4:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 1:00 AM CST | 5:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 2:00 AM CST | 6:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 3:00 AM CST | 7:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 4:00 AM CST | 8:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 5:00 AM CST | 9:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 6:00 AM CST | 10:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 7:00 AM CST | 11:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 8:00 AM CST | 12:00 AM GMT | night |
| 9:00 AM CST | 1:00 AM GMT | night |
| 10:00 AM CST | 2:00 AM GMT | night |
| 11:00 AM CST | 3:00 AM GMT | night |
| 12:00 PM CST | 4:00 AM GMT | night |
| 1:00 PM CST | 5:00 AM GMT | night |
| 2:00 PM CST | 6:00 AM GMT | — |
| 3:00 PM CST | 7:00 AM GMT | — |
| 4:00 PM CST | 8:00 AM GMT | — |
| 5:00 PM CST | 9:00 AM GMT | — |
| 6:00 PM CST | 10:00 AM GMT | — |
| 7:00 PM CST | 11:00 AM GMT | — |
| 8:00 PM CST | 12:00 PM GMT | — |
| 9:00 PM CST | 1:00 PM GMT | — |
| 10:00 PM CST | 2:00 PM GMT | — |
| 11:00 PM CST | 3:00 PM GMT | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert China Time to GMT
Subtract 8 hours from the China Time time to get GMT.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 1:00 AM GMT.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM CST = 5:00 PM GMT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between China Time and GMT
The time difference between China Time and GMT is 8 hours all year – GMT is behind CST.
China Time and GMT during daylight saving time
- China Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
- GMT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
Best time for a meeting between China Time and GMT
China Time and GMT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM CST, which is 7:00 AM GMT.
China Time to GMT FAQ
What is the time difference between China Time and GMT?
GMT is 8 hours behind CST all year. 9:00 AM CST = 1:00 AM GMT.
What is 9 AM China Time in GMT?
9:00 AM CST is 1:00 AM GMT.
What is 12 PM (noon) China Time in GMT?
12:00 PM CST is 4:00 AM GMT.
Is GMT ahead of or behind China Time?
GMT is 8 hours behind CST, so it is earlier in GMT than in China Time.
Does China Time change for daylight saving time?
No. China Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does GMT change for daylight saving time?
No. GMT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between China Time and GMT?
China Time and GMT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM CST, which is 7:00 AM GMT.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.