Beijing to Chicago Time Converter
Chicago is 14 hours behind Beijing right now. 9:00 AM in Beijing is 7:00 PM in Chicago (the day before).
Time now: Beijing and Chicago
Chicago is 14 hours behind Beijing right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 14 hours at some times of the year and 13 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Beijing and Chicago are about 10,606 km (6,590 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Beijing is on CST (UTC+08:00) and Chicago is on CST (UTC-06:00).
Beijing to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Beijing | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 AMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
Best time to meet between Beijing and Chicago
There is no overlap between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places.
If both sides can be flexible (7 AM – 10 PM):
- 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM Beijing = 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Chicago
- 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM Beijing = 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Chicago
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Beijing and Chicago change?
Yes. Right now Chicago is 14 hours behind Beijing. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. Chicago is 13 hours behind Beijing from then (it was 14 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Chicago is 14 hours behind Beijing from then (it was 13 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Beijing is 7:00 PM (previous day) to 4:00 AM in Chicago.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Chicago is 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM (next day) in Beijing.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and Chicago?
Chicago is 14 hours behind Beijing right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 14 hours at some times of the year and 13 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Beijing to Chicago?
Subtract 14 hours from the Beijing time to get the Chicago time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Beijing is 7:00 PM in Chicago (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Chicago?
It is 6:15 PM in Chicago on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 8:15 AM in Beijing.
Does the time difference between Beijing and Chicago change during the year?
Yes. Right now Chicago is 14 hours behind Beijing. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. Chicago is 13 hours behind Beijing from then (it was 14 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Chicago is 14 hours behind Beijing from then (it was 13 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Beijing and Chicago?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM Beijing = 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Chicago.