New York to Beijing Time Converter
Beijing is 13 hours ahead of New York right now. 9:00 AM in New York is 10:00 PM in Beijing.
Time now: New York and Beijing
Beijing is 13 hours ahead of New York right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 12 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.
New York and Beijing are about 10,989 km (6,828 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now New York is on EST (UTC-05:00) and Beijing is on CST (UTC+08:00).
New York to Beijing conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| New York | Beijing |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PMnext day |
Best time to meet between New York 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 – 9:00 AM New York = 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Beijing
- 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM New York = 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM 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 New York and Beijing change?
Yes. Right now Beijing is 13 hours ahead of New York. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: New York moves its clocks forward. Beijing is 12 hours ahead of New York from then (it was 13 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: New York moves its clocks back. Beijing is 13 hours ahead of New York from then (it was 12 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in New York is 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM (next day) in Beijing.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Beijing is 8:00 PM (previous day) to 5:00 AM in New York.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between New York and Beijing?
Beijing is 13 hours ahead of New York right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 12 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 New York to Beijing?
Add 13 hours to the New York time to get the Beijing time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in New York is 10:00 PM in Beijing. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Beijing?
It is 9:09 AM in Beijing on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 8:09 PM in New York.
Does the time difference between New York and Beijing change during the year?
Yes. Right now Beijing is 13 hours ahead of New York. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: New York moves its clocks forward. Beijing is 12 hours ahead of New York from then (it was 13 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: New York moves its clocks back. Beijing is 13 hours ahead of New York from then (it was 12 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between New York and Beijing?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM New York = 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Beijing.