Canton to Beijing time converter

Beijing is 12 hours ahead of Canton. When it is 9:00 AM in Canton, it is 9:00 PM in Beijing.

Canton EDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Beijing CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

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

Canton to Beijing conversion table

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

CantonBeijing
12:00 AM12:00 PM
1:00 AM1:00 PM
2:00 AM2:00 PM
3:00 AM3:00 PM
4:00 AM4:00 PM
5:00 AM5:00 PM
6:00 AM6:00 PM
7:00 AM7:00 PM
8:00 AM8:00 PM
9:00 AM9:00 PM
10:00 AM10:00 PM
11:00 AM11:00 PM
12:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
1:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
2:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
3:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
4:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
5:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM7:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM8:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM9:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM10:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM11:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Canton (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Beijing): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Canton and Beijing 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

Canton and Beijing are 10,656 km (6,621 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Canton and Beijing?

Beijing is 12 hours ahead of Canton.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Canton, it is 9:00 PM in Beijing.

When is the best time to call Beijing from Canton?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Canton (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Beijing): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Canton and Beijing change?

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