Beijing to Raleigh time converter
Raleigh is 12 hours behind Beijing. When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 9:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Raleigh.
8:31 PM in Beijing, Sunday, October 18, 2026
Beijing to Raleigh conversion table
Every hour of today in Beijing and the matching time in Raleigh. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Beijing | Raleigh |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 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 Raleigh): 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh are 11,460 km (7,121 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Beijing and Raleigh?
Raleigh is 12 hours behind Beijing.
What time is it in Raleigh when it is 9 AM in Beijing?
When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 9:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Raleigh.
When is the best time to call Raleigh 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 Raleigh): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Does the time difference between Beijing and Raleigh change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.