Beijing to West Columbia time converter

West Columbia is 12 hours behind Beijing. When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 9:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in West Columbia.

Beijing CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

West Columbia EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Beijing
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8
West Columbia
South Carolina, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Beijing to West Columbia conversion table

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

BeijingWest Columbia
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 West Columbia): 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 West Columbia switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -12h

Distance

Beijing and West Columbia are 11,604 km (7,210 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Beijing and West Columbia?

West Columbia is 12 hours behind Beijing.

What time is it in West Columbia when it is 9 AM in Beijing?

When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 9:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in West Columbia.

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

Does the time difference between Beijing and West Columbia change?

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