Scotch Plains to Beijing time converter

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

Scotch Plains EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Beijing CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Scotch Plains
New Jersey, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4
Beijing
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8+12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Scotch Plains to Beijing conversion table

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

Scotch PlainsBeijing
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 Scotch Plains (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 Scotch Plains and Beijing switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +12h

Distance

Scotch Plains and Beijing are 10,991 km (6,829 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Scotch Plains and Beijing?

Beijing is 12 hours ahead of Scotch Plains.

What time is it in Beijing when it is 9 AM in Scotch Plains?

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

When is the best time to call Beijing from Scotch Plains?

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

Does the time difference between Scotch Plains 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.