Offset
The time difference between Kano and Beijing is 7 hours.
Kano (WAT) is behind Beijing (CST).
WAT: UTC+1
CST: UTC+8
Neither Kano nor Beijing is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–10 AM in Kano (4 PM–5 PM in Beijing).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 9:00 AM Kano (4:00 PM Beijing).
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Nigeria
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Workers' DayFri, May 1
- Children's DayWed, May 27
- Democracy DayFri, Jun 12
- National DayThu, Oct 1
- National Youth DaySun, Nov 1
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Boxing DayMon, Dec 28
China
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)Tue, Feb 17
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Dragon Boat FestivalFri, Jun 19
- Mid-Autumn FestivalFri, Sep 25
- National DayThu, Oct 1
About these zones
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Kano | Beijing | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 6:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 7:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 5:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 6:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Kano nor Beijing observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 6:10 AM
- Sunset
- 6:55 PM
- Day length
- 12h 45m
- Sunrise
- 5:02 AM
- Sunset
- 7:41 PM
- Day length
- 14h 39m
Cities in these zones
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Other cities in China Standard Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in West Africa Time
- LOS
- KAN
- IBA
- ABV
- PHC
- KAD
- BNI
- ABB
Airports in China Standard Time
- PVG
- SHA
- PEK
- PKX
- SZX
- CAN
- FUO
- CTU
- TFU
- TSN
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Kano in Beijing?
- 9:00 am Kano is 4:00 pm Beijing.
- What is 12:00 pm Kano in Beijing?
- 12:00 pm Kano is 7:00 pm Beijing.
- What is 12:30 pm Kano in Beijing?
- 12:30 pm Kano is 7:30 pm Beijing.
- What is 2:00 pm Kano in Beijing?
- 2:00 pm Kano is 9:00 pm Beijing.
- What is 5:00 pm Kano in Beijing?
- 5:00 pm Kano is 12:00 am Beijing, the next day.
- What is 11:30 pm Kano in Beijing?
- 11:30 pm Kano is 6:30 am Beijing, the next day.