Beijing to United States time converter

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

Beijing CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

United States EDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Beijing
China
Sat, Oct 17
CSTUTC+8
United States
Washington, D.C.
Fri, Oct 16
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Beijing to United States conversion table

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

BeijingUnited States
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 United States): 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 United States 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

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Beijing and United States?

United States is 12 hours behind Beijing.

What time is it in United States when it is 9 AM in Beijing?

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

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

Does the time difference between Beijing and United States change?

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