Beijing to Sumter time converter

Sumter is 12 hours behind Beijing. When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 9:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Sumter.

Beijing CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Sumter EDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

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

Beijing to Sumter conversion table

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

BeijingSumter
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 Sumter): 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 Sumter switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -12h

Distance

Beijing and Sumter are 11,628 km (7,225 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Beijing and Sumter?

Sumter is 12 hours behind Beijing.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 9:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Sumter.

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

Does the time difference between Beijing and Sumter change?

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