Chicago to Beijing time converter

Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 PM in Beijing.

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Beijing CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
Beijing
China
Sat, Oct 17
CSTUTC+8+13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Beijing conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM 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 Chicago and Beijing switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +13h

Distance

Chicago and Beijing are 10,606 km (6,590 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Beijing?

Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 PM in Beijing.

When is the best time to call Beijing from Chicago?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Beijing): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Chicago 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.