Beijing to Ames time converter

Ames is 13 hours behind Beijing. When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 8:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Ames.

Beijing CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Ames CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

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

Beijing to Ames conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -13h

Distance

Beijing and Ames 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 Beijing and Ames?

Ames is 13 hours behind Beijing.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 8:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Ames.

When is the best time to call Ames from Beijing?

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

Does the time difference between Beijing and Ames change?

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