Beijing to Boston time converter

Boston is 12 hours behind Beijing. When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 9:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Boston.

Beijing CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Boston EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Beijing
China
Sun, Oct 18
CSTUTC+8
Boston
Massachusetts, United States
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Beijing to Boston conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Beijing (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Boston): 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 Boston switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -12h

Distance

Beijing and Boston are 10,837 km (6,734 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Beijing and Boston?

Boston is 12 hours behind Beijing.

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

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

When is the best time to call Boston from Beijing?

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

Does the time difference between Beijing and Boston change?

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