Beijing to Columbus time converter

Columbus is 12 hours behind Beijing. When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 9:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Columbus.

Beijing CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Columbus EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Beijing
China
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC+8
Columbus
Ohio, United States
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Beijing to Columbus conversion table

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

BeijingColumbus
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 Columbus): 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 Columbus switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -12h

Distance

Beijing and Columbus are 10,919 km (6,785 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Beijing and Columbus?

Columbus is 12 hours behind Beijing.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 9:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Columbus.

When is the best time to call Columbus 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 Columbus): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Beijing and Columbus change?

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