Indianapolis to Beijing time converter

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

Indianapolis EDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Beijing CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Indianapolis
Indiana, United States
Fri, Oct 16
EDTUTC-4
Beijing
China
Sat, Oct 17
CSTUTC+8+12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Indianapolis to Beijing conversion table

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

IndianapolisBeijing
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 Indianapolis (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 Indianapolis and Beijing switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +12h

Distance

Indianapolis and Beijing are 10,865 km (6,751 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Beijing?

Beijing is 12 hours ahead of Indianapolis.

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

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

When is the best time to call Beijing from Indianapolis?

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

Does the time difference between Indianapolis 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.