Beijing to Oakland time converter
Oakland is 15 hours behind Beijing. When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 6:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Oakland.
12:08 AM in Beijing, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Beijing to Oakland conversion table
Every hour of today in Beijing and the matching time in Oakland. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Beijing | Oakland |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 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 Oakland): 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 Oakland 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 Oakland are 9,510 km (5,909 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Beijing and Oakland?
Oakland is 15 hours behind Beijing.
What time is it in Oakland when it is 9 AM in Beijing?
When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 6:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Oakland.
When is the best time to call Oakland 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 Oakland): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Does the time difference between Beijing and Oakland change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.