Time difference between Beijing and Amsterdam
Amsterdam is 6 hours behind Beijing
Beijing, China is UTC+8 · Amsterdam, the Netherlands is UTC+1 — 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 Beijing does not change its clocks and Amsterdam goes forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
| Beijing / Amsterdam clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| standard / summer | 6 hours behind | about 30 weeks |
| standard / standard | 7 hours behind | about 22 weeks |
Beijing stays put all year while Amsterdam moves, so the gap changes twice a year from Amsterdam's side alone. A recurring meeting set in Beijing's calendar will drift by an hour without anyone touching it.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 2 hours — 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Beijing, the same moment as 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Amsterdam.
Beijing to Amsterdam, hour by hour
| Beijing | Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
On the usual gap of 6 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is 6 hours behind Beijing for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Beijing does not change its clocks and Amsterdam goes forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
Is Amsterdam ahead of Beijing?
No — Amsterdam is 6 hours behind. Beijing is UTC+8 and Amsterdam is UTC+1 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Beijing in Amsterdam?
3:00 AM, on the usual gap.
When can Beijing and Amsterdam meet?
Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 2 hours: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM in Beijing, which is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM in Amsterdam.
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