Riyadh
Beijing
Convert AST to CST-CN
Arabia Standard Time to China Standard Time — Beijing is 5 hours ahead of Riyadh
Quick Facts
Time Difference
+5 hours
AST Full Name
Arabia Standard Time
CST-CN Full Name
China Standard Time
AST to CST-CN Conversion Table
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About AST and CST-CN Time Zones
AST (Arabia Standard Time) is UTC+3 and covers cities like Riyadh, Jeddah, Baghdad. CST-CN (China Standard Time) is UTC+8 and covers cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Riyadh (AST), it's 5:00 PM in Beijing (CST-CN). The time difference between AST and CST-CN is 5 hours — Beijing is ahead of Riyadh.
The best meeting window is 2:00 PM–5:00 PM AST (9:00 AM–12:00 PM CST-CN).
Use our world clock tool to compare Riyadh and Beijing with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AST and CST-CN?
Beijing (CST-CN) is 5 hours ahead of Riyadh (AST). The offset is +5 hours.
Is CST-CN ahead or behind AST?
CST-CN is 5 hours ahead of AST. AST is UTC+3 and CST-CN is UTC+8.
When it's 12:00 PM in Riyadh, what time is it in Beijing?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Riyadh (AST), it's 5:00 PM in Beijing (CST-CN).
When it's 5:00 PM in Riyadh, what time is it in Beijing?
When it's 5:00 PM in Riyadh (AST), it's 10:00 PM in Beijing (CST-CN).