Lake Charles to Beijing time converter

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

Lake Charles CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Beijing CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Louisiana, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8+13h
Finding your time zone…

6:23 PM in Lake Charles, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Lake Charles to Beijing conversion table

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

Lake CharlesBeijing
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 Lake Charles (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 Lake Charles 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

Lake Charles and Beijing are 11,641 km (7,233 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Beijing?

Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Lake Charles.

What time is it in Beijing when it is 9 AM in Lake Charles?

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

When is the best time to call Beijing from Lake Charles?

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

Does the time difference between Lake Charles 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.