Illinois to Beijing time converter

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

Illinois CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Beijing CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

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

Illinois to Beijing conversion table

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

IllinoisBeijing
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 Illinois (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 Illinois 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

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Illinois and Beijing?

Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Illinois.

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

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

When is the best time to call Beijing from Illinois?

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

Does the time difference between Illinois 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.