Germany to CST-CHINA time conversion
CST-CHINA is 6 hours ahead of Germany. After the next clock change (): CST-CHINA is 7 hours ahead of Germany.
Time difference with your location
Germany is 2 hours ahead of UTC. Compare with your local time →
Choose a date and time
Choose the local time in Germany to convert it to CST-CHINA on that date.
Skipped clock-change times are unavailable; a repeated time uses its first occurrence.
24-hour conversion chart · Germany → CST-CHINA
This table converts each hour in Germany to CST-CHINA on 2026-10-21.
- Working hours
- Outside working hours
- Night hours
| Germany | CST-CHINA | Shared working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 00:0012:00 AM | 06:006:00 AM | |
| 01:001:00 AM | 07:007:00 AM | |
| 02:002:00 AM | 08:008:00 AM | |
| 03:003:00 AM | 09:009:00 AM | |
| 04:004:00 AM | 10:0010:00 AM | |
| 05:005:00 AM | 11:0011:00 AM | |
| 06:006:00 AM | 12:0012:00 PM | |
| 07:007:00 AM | 13:001:00 PM | |
| 08:008:00 AM | 14:002:00 PM | ✓ |
| 09:009:00 AM | 15:003:00 PM | ✓ |
| 10:0010:00 AM | 16:004:00 PM | ✓ |
| 11:0011:00 AM | 17:005:00 PM | ✓ |
| 12:0012:00 PM | 18:006:00 PM | |
| 13:001:00 PM | 19:007:00 PM | |
| 14:002:00 PM | 20:008:00 PM | |
| 15:003:00 PM | 21:009:00 PM | |
| 16:004:00 PM | 22:0010:00 PM | |
| 17:005:00 PM | 23:0011:00 PM | |
| 18:006:00 PM | 00:0012:00 AM +1 day | |
| 19:007:00 PM | 01:001:00 AM +1 day | |
| 20:008:00 PM | 02:002:00 AM +1 day | |
| 21:009:00 PM | 03:003:00 AM +1 day | |
| 22:0010:00 PM | 04:004:00 AM +1 day | |
| 23:0011:00 PM | 05:005:00 AM +1 day |
Quick conversion examples
These examples use Germany (UTC+2) and CST-CHINA (UTC+8); choosing a date applies the local clock changes.
Conversion formula: CST-CHINA = Germany + 6h · CST = Germany + 7h · CST = Germany + 6h.
| Germany | CST-CHINA |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM Germany | = 12:00 PM CST-CHINA |
| 7:00 AM Germany | = 1:00 PM CST-CHINA |
| 8:00 AM Germany | = 2:00 PM CST-CHINA |
| 9:00 AM Germany | = 3:00 PM CST-CHINA |
| 10:00 AM Germany | = 4:00 PM CST-CHINA |
| 12:00 PM Germany | = 6:00 PM CST-CHINA |
| 3:00 PM Germany | = 9:00 PM CST-CHINA |
| 5:00 PM Germany | = 11:00 PM CST-CHINA |
| 6:00 PM Germany | = 12:00 AM CST-CHINA (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM Germany | = 2:00 AM CST-CHINA (+1 day) |
Overlapping meeting hours
The 08:00–18:00 working day in Germany and CST-CHINA overlaps for 4 hours on 2026-10-21.
- Shared working hours
- 08:00–12:00 Germany · 14:00–18:00 CST-CHINA
Clock changes on both sides, 2026–2028
Germany and CST-CHINA have the following local clock changes in 2026–2028; all times in the table are local to that side.
| Year | Germany | CST-CHINA |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 03:00 → 02:00 | No clock changes; UTC+8 all year. |
| 2027 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 03:00 → 02:00 | No clock changes; UTC+8 all year. |
| 2028 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 03:00 → 02:00 | No clock changes; UTC+8 all year. |
At the start of 2026, CST is 7 hours ahead of Germany. The difference changes during the following periods.
- From 2026-03-29 03:00 Germany until 2026-10-25 02:00 Germany, CST is 6 hours ahead of Germany.
- From 2027-03-28 03:00 Germany until 2027-10-31 02:00 Germany, CST is 6 hours ahead of Germany.
- From 2028-03-26 03:00 Germany until 2028-10-29 02:00 Germany, CST is 6 hours ahead of Germany.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM Germany in CST-CHINA?
9:00 AM Germany = 3:00 PM CST-CHINA, using UTC+2 and UTC+8. Choose a date above for the seasonal local time.
Does the time difference between Germany and CST-CHINA change during the year?
Yes. During 2026–2028: CST-CHINA is 6 hours ahead of Germany; CST-CHINA is 7 hours ahead of Germany. The clock-change table gives the dates for both sides.
How do I tell whether it is day or night in CST-CHINA?
Read the CST clock above: this guide counts 06:00–18:00 local time as daytime and the rest as nighttime, without using sunrise and sunset.
What is the best time to call between Germany and CST-CHINA?
The shared 08:00–18:00 working window is 08:00–12:00 Germany / 14:00–18:00 CST, a total of 4 hours.
What is the time difference between Germany and CST-CHINA now?
Right now, CST is 6 hours ahead of Germany. Conversion formula: CST-CHINA = Germany + 6h · CST = Germany + 7h · CST = Germany + 6h.