Beijing to Foster City time converter

Foster City is 15 hours behind Beijing. When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 6:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Foster City.

Beijing CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Foster City PDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Beijing
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8
Foster City
California, United States
Mon, Oct 19
PDTUTC-7-15h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Beijing to Foster City conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Beijing (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Foster City): 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 Foster City switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -15h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -16h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -15h

Distance

Beijing and Foster City are 9,530 km (5,922 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Beijing and Foster City?

Foster City is 15 hours behind Beijing.

What time is it in Foster City when it is 9 AM in Beijing?

When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 6:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Foster City.

When is the best time to call Foster City from Beijing?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Beijing (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Foster City): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Beijing and Foster City change?

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