Potomac to Beijing time converter

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

Potomac EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Beijing CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Potomac
Maryland, United States
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4
Beijing
China
Sun, Oct 18
CSTUTC+8+12h
Finding your time zone…
Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Potomac to Beijing conversion table

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

PotomacBeijing
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 Potomac (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 Potomac and Beijing switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +12h

Distance

Potomac and Beijing are 11,131 km (6,916 miles) apart in a straight line.

More conversions

Beijing to PotomacPotomac to New YorkPotomac to LondonPotomac to Los AngelesPotomac to ChicagoPotomac to TorontoPotomac to São PauloPotomac to ParisPotomac to BerlinPotomac to MoscowPotomac to DubaiPotomac to New DelhiPotomac to Bangkok
New York to BeijingLondon to BeijingLos Angeles to BeijingChicago to BeijingToronto to BeijingSão Paulo to BeijingParis to BeijingBerlin to BeijingMoscow to BeijingDubai to BeijingNew Delhi to BeijingBangkok to Beijing

Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Potomac and Beijing?

Beijing is 12 hours ahead of Potomac.

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

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

When is the best time to call Beijing from Potomac?

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

Does the time difference between Potomac 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.