Offset
The time difference between Lubumbashi and Beijing is 6 hours.
Lubumbashi (GMT+2) is behind Beijing (CST).
GMT+2: UTC+2
CST: UTC+8
Neither Lubumbashi nor Beijing is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–11 AM in Lubumbashi (3 PM–5 PM in Beijing).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 10:00 AM Lubumbashi (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.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Martyrs DaySun, Jan 4
- Laurent-Désiré Kabila AssassinationFri, Jan 16
- Patrice Lumumba AssassinationSat, Jan 17
- Kimbangu's DayMon, Apr 6
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Liberation DaySun, May 17
- Independence DayTue, Jun 30
- Parents' DaySat, Aug 1
- Congolese Genocide DaySun, Aug 2
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
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
Lubumbashi uses Central Africa Time. To call Democratic Republic of the Congo, dial +243.
Beijing uses China Standard Time (CST). To call China, dial +86.
Beijing is approximately 6,700 miles northeast of Lubumbashi.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Lubumbashi | Beijing | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 7:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 5:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Lubumbashi 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
- 6:31 AM
- Sunset
- 6:04 PM
- Day length
- 11h 33m
- Sunrise
- 5:07 AM
- Sunset
- 7:36 PM
- Day length
- 14h 30m
Daylight overlap: 7h 6m — 6:31 AM–1:36 PM in Lubumbashi (12:31 PM–7:36 PM in Beijing). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Central Africa Time
Other cities in China Standard Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Central Africa Time
- FBM
- MJM
Airports in China Standard Time
- PVG
- SHA
- PEK
- PKX
- SZX
- CAN
- FUO
- CTU
- TFU
- TSN
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Lubumbashi in Beijing?
- 9:00 am Lubumbashi is 3:00 pm Beijing.
- What is 12:00 pm Lubumbashi in Beijing?
- 12:00 pm Lubumbashi is 6:00 pm Beijing.
- What is 12:30 pm Lubumbashi in Beijing?
- 12:30 pm Lubumbashi is 6:30 pm Beijing.
- What is 2:00 pm Lubumbashi in Beijing?
- 2:00 pm Lubumbashi is 8:00 pm Beijing.
- What is 5:00 pm Lubumbashi in Beijing?
- 5:00 pm Lubumbashi is 11:00 pm Beijing.
- What is 11:30 pm Lubumbashi in Beijing?
- 11:30 pm Lubumbashi is 5:30 am Beijing, the next day.