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New York to Beijing Time

Beijing is 12 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because the two places switch to daylight saving time on different dates.

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Time difference between New York and Beijing

Beijing is 12 hours ahead of New York for most of the year.

  • 2026: Beijing is 13 hours ahead of New York from Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026.
  • 2027: Beijing is 13 hours ahead of New York from Jan 1 – Mar 13, 2027, Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027.

New York to Beijing conversion table

New YorkBeijingMost of the yearBeijingJan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026
12 AM12 PM1 PM
1 AM1 PM2 PM
2 AM2 PM3 PM
3 AM3 PM4 PM
4 AM4 PM5 PM
5 AM5 PM6 PM
6 AM6 PM7 PM
7 AM7 PM8 PM
8 AM8 PM9 PM
9 AM9 PM10 PM
10 AM10 PM11 PM
11 AM11 PM12 AM+1 day
12 PM12 AM+1 day1 AM+1 day
1 PM1 AM+1 day2 AM+1 day
2 PM2 AM+1 day3 AM+1 day
3 PM3 AM+1 day4 AM+1 day
4 PM4 AM+1 day5 AM+1 day
5 PM5 AM+1 day6 AM+1 day
6 PM6 AM+1 day7 AM+1 day
7 PM7 AM+1 day8 AM+1 day
8 PM8 AM+1 day9 AM+1 day
9 PM9 AM+1 day10 AM+1 day
10 PM10 AM+1 day11 AM+1 day
11 PM11 AM+1 day12 PM+1 day

Best time to meet

A regular 9 AM – 5 PM day doesn't overlap. If one side starts early or stays late (7 AM – 9 PM), you can meet 7 AM – 9 AM New York (7 PM – 9 PM Beijing).

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Beijing when it's 9 AM in New York?

9 PM for most of the year. Beijing is 12 hours ahead of New York.

How many hours is Beijing ahead of New York?

Usually 12 hours. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates: 2026: Beijing is 13 hours ahead of New York from Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026. 2027: Beijing is 13 hours ahead of New York from Jan 1 – Mar 13, 2027, Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027.

Does New York use daylight saving time?

Yes. New York is UTC−5 (EST) in January and UTC−4 (EDT) in July. Mar 8, 2026: clocks go forward to UTC−4; Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back to UTC−5.

Does Beijing use daylight saving time?

No. Beijing stays at UTC+8 all year.

When is the best time to schedule a meeting between New York and Beijing?

A regular 9 AM – 5 PM day doesn't overlap. If one side starts early or stays late (7 AM – 9 PM), you can meet 7 AM – 9 AM New York (7 PM – 9 PM Beijing).

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