Travel Tips

Time Difference

Although China covers five time zones, Beijing Time (UTC+8) is observed as the only standard time throughout China. Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan also adopt the same standard, so Hong Kong Time, Macau Time and Taiwan Time all mean the time of UTC+8.

The Beijing Time is not the local time of Beijing , but is based on the 120 east longitude. The Beijing Time is EST plus 12 from March to October and EST plus 13 from November to February. For a current local time, please refer to the World Clock; for the time zone conversions between two cities please use the Time Zone Converter of the World Clock.

To ease the malaise caused by the time zone differences, it is better to drink water rather than alcoholic beverage. Also it is wise to wear loose clothes, so that the blood flow will be facilitated. Try not to sit in the cozy seats all the way, and go about on board.