Beijing to Illinois time converter

Illinois is 13 hours behind Beijing. When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 8:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Illinois.

Beijing CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Illinois CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Beijing
China
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC+8
Illinois
United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5-13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Beijing to Illinois conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Beijing (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Illinois): 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 Illinois switch clocks on different dates:

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

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Beijing and Illinois?

Illinois is 13 hours behind Beijing.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 8:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Illinois.

When is the best time to call Illinois from Beijing?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Beijing (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Illinois): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Beijing and Illinois change?

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