When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Guangzhou uses the CNY (¥) and London uses the GBP (£). Language shifts too — Chinese in Guangzhou, English in London. Be careful behind the wheel: Guangzhou drives on the right, London on the left.
- Country
- China
- Capital
- Beijing
- Currency
- Chinese yuan (CNY · ¥)
- Language
- Chinese
- Calling code
- +86
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Capital
- London
- Currency
- British pound (GBP · £)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +44
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Guangzhou and London?
Guangzhou is 7 hours behind London. Guangzhou runs on GMT+8 and London on GMT+1. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 1 hour where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Guangzhou from London?
About 9,496 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 11h 40m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Guangzhou and London use?
Guangzhou uses the Chinese yuan (CNY, ¥); London uses the British pound (GBP, £). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Guangzhou from London?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +86, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Guangzhou and London?
Guangzhou primarily speaks Chinese; London speaks English. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Guangzhou and London drive on the same side of the road?
No. China drives on the right, United Kingdom on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.