Time difference is a factor that cannot be ignored in international business activities. Mastering the time difference between the destination and China can help you better arrange meetings, calls and itineraries, avoid the inconvenience caused by the time difference, and improve the efficiency of participating in the exhibition. We provide you with a reference to the time difference of the world's major exhibition cities to help you strategize in international business.
Intuitive understanding of time zone distribution around the world
Time difference relative to Beijing China Time (GMT 8)
| Country/Region | Major Cities | Time difference (relative to Beijing) | Standard Time Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou | 0 hours | GMT 8 |
| Japan | Tokyo, Osaka | 1 hour | GMT 9 |
| South Korea | Seoul | 1 hour | GMT 9 |
| Singapore | Singapore | 0 hours | GMT 8 |
| Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | 0 hours | GMT 8 |
| Thailand | BANGKOK | -1 hour | GMT 7 |
| Vietnam | Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh | -1 hour | GMT 7 |
| India | New Delhi, Mumbai | -2.5 hours | GMT 5:30 |
| Australia (East) | Sydney, Melbourne | 2 hours | GMT 10 |
| New Zealand | Auckland | 4 hours | GMT 12 |
| Country/Region | Major Cities | Time difference (relative to Beijing) | Standard Time Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | London | -8 hours (winter) -7 hours (summer) |
GMT 0 |
| France | Paris | -7 hours (winter) -6 hours (summer) |
GMT 1 |
| Germany | Berlin, Hanover | -7 hours (winter) -6 hours (summer) |
GMT 1 |
| Italy | Rome, Milan | -7 hours (winter) -6 hours (summer) |
GMT 1 |
| Spain | Madrid, Barcelona | -7 hours (winter) -6 hours (summer) |
GMT 1 |
| Russia (Moscow) | Moscow | -5 hours | GMT 3 |
| Switzerland | Geneva, Zurich | -7 hours (winter) -6 hours (summer) |
GMT 1 |
| Netherlands | Amsterdam | -7 hours (winter) -6 hours (summer) |
GMT 1 |
| Country/Region | Major Cities | Time difference (relative to Beijing) | Standard Time Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA (East) | New York, Washington | -13 hours (winter) -12 hours (summer) |
GMT-5 |
| USA (Central) | Chicago, Houston | -14 hours (winter) -13 hours (summer) |
GMT-6 |
| United States (West) | Los Angeles, Las Vegas | -16 hours (winter) -15 hours (summer) |
GMT-8 |
| Canada (Eastern) | Toronto, Montreal | -13 hours (winter) -12 hours (summer) |
GMT-5 |
| Canada (Western) | Vancouver | -16 hours (winter) -15 hours (summer) |
GMT-8 |
| Brazil (East) | Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro | -11 hours | GMT-3 |
| Mexico (Central) | Mexico City | -14 hours (winter) -13 hours (summer) |
GMT-6 |
| Country/Region | Major Cities | Time difference (relative to Beijing) | Standard Time Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | Johannesburg, Cape Town | -6 hours | GMT 2 |
| Egypt | Cairo | -6 hours | GMT 2 |
| United Arab Emirates | Dubai, Abu Dhabi | -4 hours | GMT 4 |
| Saudi Arabia | Riyadh | -5 hours | GMT 3 |
| Israel | Tel Aviv, Jerusalem | -6 hours | GMT 2 |
| Turkey | Istanbul | -5 hours | GMT 3 |
Easily calculate the time difference between different regions
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