Time difference between Beijing and Denver
Denver is 14 hours behind Beijing
Beijing, China is UTC+8 · Denver, the United States is UTC−7 — on standard time
The gap is not the same all year
Every converter gives one number for this pair. That number is right for most of the year and wrong for part of it, because Beijing does not change its clocks and Denver goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
| Beijing / Denver clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| standard / summer | 14 hours behind | about 34 weeks — most of the year |
| standard / standard | 15 hours behind | about 18 weeks |
Beijing stays put all year while Denver moves, so the gap changes twice a year from Denver's side alone. A recurring meeting set in Beijing's calendar will drift by an hour without anyone touching it.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in Beijing and nine-to-five in Denver do not overlap at all. With 14 hours between them, one side is always outside working hours, and the practical question is which side takes the early start or the late finish rather than when to meet.
Beijing to Denver, hour by hour
| Beijing | Denver |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 AM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 PM (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM (previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 PM (previous 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 |
On the usual gap of 14 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and Denver?
Denver is 14 hours behind Beijing for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Beijing does not change its clocks and Denver goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
Is Denver ahead of Beijing?
No — Denver is 14 hours behind. Beijing is UTC+8 and Denver is UTC−7 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Beijing in Denver?
7:00 PM (previous day), on the usual gap.
When can Beijing and Denver meet?
Nine-to-five in Beijing and nine-to-five in Denver do not overlap at all. One side has to take the call outside working hours, and with 14 hours between them it is worth deciding in advance which side that is.
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