Houston to Beijing time converter

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

Houston CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Beijing CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Houston
Texas, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
Beijing
China
Sun, Oct 18
CSTUTC+8+13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Houston to Beijing conversion table

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

HoustonBeijing
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 Houston (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 Houston and Beijing switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +13h

Distance

Houston and Beijing are 11,602 km (7,209 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Houston and Beijing?

Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Houston.

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

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

When is the best time to call Beijing from Houston?

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

Does the time difference between Houston 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.