Time difference between New York and Beijing
Beijing is 12 hours ahead of New York
New York, the United States is UTC−5 · Beijing, China is UTC+8 — 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 New York goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November and Beijing does not change its clocks.
| New York / Beijing clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| summer / standard | 12 hours ahead | about 34 weeks — most of the year |
| standard / standard | 13 hours ahead | about 18 weeks |
Beijing stays put all year while New York moves, so a meeting fixed in Beijing's calendar shifts by an hour twice a year at New York's end.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in New York and nine-to-five in Beijing do not overlap at all. With 12 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.
New York to Beijing, hour by hour
| New York | Beijing |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 AM (next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM (next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 AM (next day) |
On the usual gap of 12 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between New York and Beijing?
Beijing is 12 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because New York goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November and Beijing does not change its clocks.
Is Beijing ahead of New York?
Yes — Beijing is 12 hours ahead. New York is UTC−5 and Beijing is UTC+8 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in New York in Beijing?
9:00 PM, on the usual gap.
When can New York and Beijing meet?
Nine-to-five in New York and nine-to-five in Beijing do not overlap at all. One side has to take the call outside working hours, and with 12 hours between them it is worth deciding in advance which side that is.
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