Des Moines to Beijing time converter

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

Des Moines CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Beijing CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Des Moines
Iowa, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Beijing
China
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC+8+13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Des Moines to Beijing conversion table

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

Des MoinesBeijing
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 Des Moines (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 Des Moines and Beijing switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +13h

Distance

Des Moines and Beijing are 10,459 km (6,499 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Beijing?

Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Des Moines.

What time is it in Beijing when it is 9 AM in Des Moines?

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

When is the best time to call Beijing from Des Moines?

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

Does the time difference between Des Moines 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.