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Beijing is 8 hours ahead of Edinburgh

Best overlap: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Edinburgh is 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Beijing.

Both offices are open during 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Edinburgh time, which is 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Beijing. The overlap is tight at roughly 2 hours, so protect it: 8:00 AM in Edinburgh / 4:00 PM in Beijing is your safest recurring slot. Just remember Edinburgh changes its clocks for daylight saving and Beijing doesn't, so confirm the overlap whenever the seasons turn.

Time in Edinburgh/Time in Beijing

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Edinburgh
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Beijing
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Beijing and Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is 8 hours behind Beijing.
What are the best overlapping working hours between Beijing and Edinburgh?
The best time to meet is between 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Beijing, which corresponds to 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Edinburgh.
How many hours overlap between Beijing and Edinburgh during a typical workday?
There are about 2 overlapping hours per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Beijing and Edinburgh?
Edinburgh observes Daylight Saving Time, but Beijing does not. This means the time difference between the two locations will change during the year.

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