Time difference between Amsterdam and Beijing
Beijing is 6 hours ahead of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, the Netherlands is UTC+1 · Beijing, China is UTC+8 — on standard time
The gap is not the same all year
Every converter gives one number for this pair. That number is right for most of the year and wrong for part of it, because Amsterdam goes forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October and Beijing does not change its clocks.
| Amsterdam / Beijing clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| summer / standard | 6 hours ahead | about 30 weeks |
| standard / standard | 7 hours ahead | about 22 weeks |
Beijing stays put all year while Amsterdam moves, so a meeting fixed in Beijing's calendar shifts by an hour twice a year at Amsterdam's end.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 2 hours — 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Amsterdam, the same moment as 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Beijing.
Amsterdam to Beijing, hour by hour
| Amsterdam | Beijing |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM (next day) |
On the usual gap of 6 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Amsterdam and Beijing?
Beijing is 6 hours ahead of Amsterdam for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Amsterdam goes forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October and Beijing does not change its clocks.
Is Beijing ahead of Amsterdam?
Yes — Beijing is 6 hours ahead. Amsterdam is UTC+1 and Beijing is UTC+8 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Amsterdam in Beijing?
3:00 PM, on the usual gap.
When can Amsterdam and Beijing meet?
Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 2 hours: 9:00 AM–11:00 AM in Amsterdam, which is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM in Beijing.
Other pairs
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