Beijing to Edison time converter

Edison is 12 hours behind Beijing. When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 9:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Edison.

Beijing CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Edison EDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

China
Sat, Oct 17
CSTUTC+8
New Jersey, United States
Fri, Oct 16
EDTUTC-4-12h
Finding your time zone…

9:19 AM in Beijing, Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Beijing to Edison conversion table

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

BeijingEdison
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 Edison): 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 Edison switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -12h

Distance

Beijing and Edison are 11,005 km (6,838 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Beijing and Edison?

Edison is 12 hours behind Beijing.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 9:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Edison.

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

Does the time difference between Beijing and Edison change?

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