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.

Global Time Zone Map

Intuitive understanding of time zone distribution around the world

全球时区地图
Global time zone distribution based on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Note: China adopts Beijing Time (GMT 8) as the national unified time standard

Main Area Time Difference Table

Time difference relative to Beijing China Time (GMT 8)

Asia Pacific
Region of Europe
Americas Region
Other Areas
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

Time difference calculation tool

Easily calculate the time difference between different regions

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Tips for time difference adjustment

Helps you effectively address the challenges of jet lag in international business travel

Preparation before the line

  • Start adjusting the work and rest time a few days in advance to move closer to the destination time.
  • Select the appropriate flight time to adapt to local time upon arrival
  • Keep adequate rest before flying to avoid physical fatigue

Sleep adjustment

  • Eastbound flight: Go to bed early, get up early
  • Westbound flights: try to stay up late and stay awake to your destination at night
  • Take appropriate rest or stay awake during the flight depending on the time of arrival.

Diet and Moisture

  • Avoid excessive amounts of coffee and alcohol during the flight
  • Maintain adequate water intake to prevent dehydration
  • After arrival, eat regularly according to the destination time.

light regulation

  • Using sunlight to help regulate the biological clock
  • If you need to stay awake, contact more natural light
  • When you need to rest, use an eye mask to create a dark environment

Schedule

  • In areas with large time difference, arrive 1-2 days in advance to adapt to time difference
  • Try to schedule important meetings at a time when your energy is at its best.
  • Travel with a time difference of more than 6 hours, reserve enough recovery time

practical skills

  • Adjust the watch and mobile phone to the destination time, psychologically adapt in advance
  • Use Time Difference Conversion APP to view local time in real time
  • Pay attention to time difference conversion when booking international telephone or video conference
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