Beijing to Lorain time converter

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

Beijing CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Lorain EDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Beijing
China
Sun, Oct 18
CSTUTC+8
Lorain
Ohio, United States
Sat, Oct 17
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Beijing to Lorain conversion table

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

BeijingLorain
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 Lorain): 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 Lorain 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 Lorain are 10,776 km (6,696 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Beijing and Lorain?

Lorain is 12 hours behind Beijing.

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Beijing and Lorain change?

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