Vancouver → Beijing: Time Difference
Beijing is 15 hours ahead of Vancouver.
How the difference works
Vancouver uses America/Vancouver (UTC-8 standard time) and Beijing uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 16 hours ahead of Vancouver. Vancouver observes daylight saving time while Beijing does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
Distance: about 8,513 km (5,290 mi) great-circle distance.
Vancouver → Beijing, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Beijing?
In standard time, Beijing is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver. Vancouver observes daylight saving time while Beijing does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
When it is 9:00 in Vancouver, what time is it in Beijing?
In standard time it is 01:00 the next day in Beijing. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.
How far is Beijing from Vancouver?
About 8,513 km (5,290 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.