Houston to Beijing Time Converter
Beijing is 14 hours ahead of Houston right now. 9:00 AM in Houston is 11:00 PM in Beijing.
Time now: Houston and Beijing
Beijing is 14 hours ahead of Houston right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 13 hours at some times of the year and 14 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Houston and Beijing are about 11,602 km (7,209 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Houston is on CST (UTC-06:00) and Beijing is on CST (UTC+08:00).
Houston to Beijing conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Houston | Beijing |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 PMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 PMnext day |
Best time to meet between Houston and Beijing
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 – 8:00 AM Houston = 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM Beijing
- 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Houston = 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM Beijing
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 Houston and Beijing change?
Yes. Right now Beijing is 14 hours ahead of Houston. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Houston moves its clocks forward. Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Houston from then (it was 14 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Houston moves its clocks back. Beijing is 14 hours ahead of Houston from then (it was 13 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Houston is 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM (next day) in Beijing.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Beijing is 7:00 PM (previous day) to 4:00 AM in Houston.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Houston and Beijing?
Beijing is 14 hours ahead of Houston right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 13 hours at some times of the year and 14 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Houston to Beijing?
Add 14 hours to the Houston time to get the Beijing time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Houston is 11:00 PM in Beijing. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Beijing?
It is 7:21 AM in Beijing on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 5:21 PM in Houston.
Does the time difference between Houston and Beijing change during the year?
Yes. Right now Beijing is 14 hours ahead of Houston. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Houston moves its clocks forward. Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Houston from then (it was 14 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Houston moves its clocks back. Beijing is 14 hours ahead of Houston from then (it was 13 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Houston and Beijing?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Houston = 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM Beijing.