Beijing to Defiance time converter

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

Beijing CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Defiance EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

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

Beijing to Defiance conversion table

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

BeijingDefiance
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 Defiance): 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 Defiance 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 Defiance are 10,746 km (6,677 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Beijing and Defiance?

Defiance is 12 hours behind Beijing.

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Beijing and Defiance change?

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