Beijing to Cortland time converter
Cortland is 12 hours behind Beijing. When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 9:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Cortland.
1:33 AM in Beijing, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Beijing to Cortland conversion table
Every hour of today in Beijing and the matching time in Cortland. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Beijing | Cortland |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 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 Cortland): 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 Cortland switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -12h
Distance
Beijing and Cortland are 10,754 km (6,682 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Beijing and Cortland?
Cortland is 12 hours behind Beijing.
What time is it in Cortland when it is 9 AM in Beijing?
When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 9:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Cortland.
When is the best time to call Cortland 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 Cortland): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Does the time difference between Beijing and Cortland change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.