Beijing is 8 hours ahead of London during GMT (winter), and 7 hours ahead during BST (summer). When it's 9:00 AM in London, it's 5:00 PM in Beijing. China does not observe DST.
All of China uses Beijing Time (CST, UTC+8) despite spanning five geographical time zones. London switches between GMT and BST.
Morning London works best! 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM London corresponds to 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Beijing. London morning catches Beijing late afternoon.
British Airways, Air China, and Virgin Atlantic operate direct flights between London Heathrow and Beijing. Strong ties in finance, education, and trade between the two capitals.