Beijing to Reykjavik Time Difference

24-Hour Comparison

Each column is the same moment in both cities, starting from right now and rolling forward 24 hours — daylight saving is already accounted for.

Best Time to Call

On a typical weekday (Monday–Friday).

Beijing and Reykjavik have little to no overlap in typical business hours (9 AM–5 PM) — an early morning or evening call works best for one side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Beijing and Reykjavik?

Reykjavik is 8 hours behind Beijing. Beijing is currently UTC+8 and Reykjavik is UTC+0.

Is Reykjavik ahead of or behind Beijing?

Reykjavik is behind Beijing.

What is the best time to call Reykjavik from Beijing?

Beijing and Reykjavik have little to no overlap in typical business hours (9 AM–5 PM), even on a weekday — an early morning or evening call works best for one side.

What is the best time for a remote team standup between Beijing and Reykjavik?

Beijing and Reykjavik have little to no live overlap in typical business hours, so a synchronous standup rarely works for both sides. Instead, treat 05:00 PM in Beijing (09:00 AM in Reykjavik) — the end of Beijing's typical workday — as the async handoff point: write an end-of-day summary then, so the Reykjavik team has full context when their day starts.

Does the time difference between Beijing and Reykjavik change during the year?

No. Neither city's daylight saving schedule changes the offset between them.