Ames to Beijing time converter

Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Ames. When it is 9:00 AM in Ames, it is 10:00 PM in Beijing.

Ames CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Beijing CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Ames
Iowa, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5
Beijing
China
Sun, Oct 18
CSTUTC+8+13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Ames to Beijing conversion table

Every hour of today in Ames and the matching time in Beijing. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

AmesBeijing
12:00 AM1:00 PM
1:00 AM2:00 PM
2:00 AM3:00 PM
3:00 AM4:00 PM
4:00 AM5:00 PM
5:00 AM6:00 PM
6:00 AM7:00 PM
7:00 AM8:00 PM
8:00 AM9:00 PM
9:00 AM10:00 PM
10:00 AM11:00 PM
11:00 AM12:00 AM+1 day
12:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
1:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
2:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
3:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
4:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
5:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM7:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM8:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM9:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM10:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM11:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM12:00 PM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Ames (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Beijing): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Ames and Beijing switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: +13h

Distance

Ames and Beijing are 10,414 km (6,471 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Ames and Beijing?

Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Ames.

What time is it in Beijing when it is 9 AM in Ames?

When it is 9:00 AM in Ames, it is 10:00 PM in Beijing.

When is the best time to call Beijing from Ames?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Ames (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Beijing): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Ames and Beijing change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.