United States to China time converter

China is 12 hours ahead of United States. When it is 9:00 AM in United States, it is 9:00 PM in China.

United States EDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

China CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

United States
Washington, D.C.
Sat, Oct 17
EDTUTC-4
China
Beijing
Sat, Oct 17
CSTUTC+8+12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

United States to China conversion table

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

United StatesChina
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 United States (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in China): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because United States and China switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: +12h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between United States and China?

China is 12 hours ahead of United States.

What time is it in China when it is 9 AM in United States?

When it is 9:00 AM in United States, it is 9:00 PM in China.

When is the best time to call China from United States?

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

Does the time difference between United States and China change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.