Paris vs Beijing
Live local times and 24-hour overlap for Paris (France) and Beijing (China). Time difference is currently 6 hours.
France
Paris
6:17 PM
UTC+02:00 · GMT+2· DST shifts
China
Beijing
12:17 AM
UTC+08:00 · GMT+8
Best overlap
Best overlap: 7:00 AM–10:00 AM Paris time (2/2 zones in business hours).
UTC 5:00–9:00
- Paris7:00 AM–10:00 AM
- Beijing1:00 PM–4:00 PM
24-hour grid
Local time in each city for every UTC hour today. Business hours (9–17 local) highlighted.
| UTC | Paris | Beijing |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 01:00 | 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 02:00 | 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 03:00 | 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 04:00 | 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 05:00 | 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 06:00 | 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 07:00 | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 08:00 | 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 09:00 | 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 | 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 | 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 | 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 13:00 | 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 14:00 | 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 15:00 | 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 16:00 | 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 17:00 | 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 18:00 | 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 19:00 | 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 20:00 | 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 21:00 | 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 22:00 | 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 23:00 | 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
About
About the Paris–Beijing time difference
The time difference is currently 6 hours. Paris uses Europe/Paris (UTC+02:00) while Beijing uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
The gap can shift by an hour when one city observes Daylight Saving Time and the other doesn't. AllTimeZone always reflects the current correct difference, drawn live from the IANA timezone database.
FAQ
What is the time difference between Paris and Beijing?
The current time difference between Paris and Beijing is 6 hours. Paris is in the Europe/Paris timezone (UTC+02:00) and Beijing is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone (UTC+08:00). This difference may change seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time.
What is the best time to call between Paris and Beijing?
Best overlap: 7:00 AM–10:00 AM Paris time (2/2 zones in business hours). The best meeting window is UTC 5:00–9:00.
Does the time difference between Paris and Beijing change?
Yes, the time difference can change temporarily when one location switches to or from Daylight Saving Time (DST) while the other does not. Not all countries observe DST, and those that do switch on different dates.