New York--:--Now
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Beijing--:--Now
Time difference between New York and Beijing
Beijing is 12 to 13 hours ahead of New York, depending on the time of year. When it's noon in New York, it's 00:00 or 01:00 in Beijing.
These clocks are live, and the difference shown is today's, daylight saving included.
Times side by side
| New York | Beijing | Time of day |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 20:00 | Evening in Beijing |
| 09:00 | 21:00 | Dusk in Beijing |
| 12:00 | 00:00 next day | Night in Beijing |
| 15:00 | 03:00 next day | Night in Beijing |
| 17:00 | 05:00 next day | Dawn in Beijing |
| 18:00 | 06:00 next day | Dawn in Beijing |
| 21:00 | 09:00 next day | Morning in Beijing |
The gap changes with the seasons, so this table uses today's.
Best time to call
When the gap is 12 hours (Mar 14 to Nov 6), working hours (9:00 to 17:00) don't overlap, but both cities are awake from 07:00 to 10:00 in New York, which is 19:00 to 22:00 in Beijing, so one of you will be calling early or late. When the gap is 13 hours (Jan 1 to Mar 13, Nov 7 to Dec 31), working hours (9:00 to 17:00) don't overlap, but both cities are awake from 07:00 to 09:00 in New York, which is 20:00 to 22:00 in Beijing, so one of you will be calling early or late.
Daylight saving
New York and Beijing don't change their clocks together, so the gap shifts through the year. In 2027 the gap is 12 hours from Mar 14 to Nov 6; 13 hours from Jan 1 to Mar 13, Nov 7 to Dec 31.
Questions
What is the time difference between New York and Beijing?
Beijing is 12 to 13 hours ahead of New York, depending on the time of year. When it's noon in New York, it's 00:00 or 01:00 in Beijing.
Does daylight saving change the time difference between New York and Beijing?
New York and Beijing don't change their clocks together, so the gap shifts through the year. In 2027 the gap is 12 hours from Mar 14 to Nov 6; 13 hours from Jan 1 to Mar 13, Nov 7 to Dec 31.
What's the best time for a call between New York and Beijing?
When the gap is 12 hours (Mar 14 to Nov 6), working hours (9:00 to 17:00) don't overlap, but both cities are awake from 07:00 to 10:00 in New York, which is 19:00 to 22:00 in Beijing, so one of you will be calling early or late. When the gap is 13 hours (Jan 1 to Mar 13, Nov 7 to Dec 31), working hours (9:00 to 17:00) don't overlap, but both cities are awake from 07:00 to 09:00 in New York, which is 20:00 to 22:00 in Beijing, so one of you will be calling early or late.
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