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New York City to Beijing Time Difference

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Beijing is 12 hours ahead of New York City

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6:34:07 PM
Mon, Jul 20
EDT(UTC-4)
6:34:07 AM
Tue, Jul 21
CST(UTC+8)

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Source cityUnited States flagUnited States โ€ข EDT

US flagNew York City, United States

New York City is in New York
6:34:07pm
Monday, Jul 20, 2026
EDT(UTC-4)

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Time zoneEDT
UTC offsetUTC-4
Daylight Saving TimeCurrently observing DST
March
8
Sun
2026
Latest change: Summer time started
Switched to UTC -4 / Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
The time was set forward one hour from 03:00AM to 04:00AM local time on March 8, 2026 at 3:00 am.
November
1
Sun
2026
Next change: Winter time starts
Switching to UTC -5 / Eastern Standard Time (EST).
The time will be set back one hour from 02:00AM to 01:00AM local time on November 1, 2026 at 1:00 am.
Destination cityChina flagChina โ€ข CST

CN flagBeijing, China

6:34:07am
Tuesday, Jul 21, 2026
CST(UTC+8)

Weather in Beijing now

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Time zoneCST
UTC offsetUTC+8
Daylight Saving TimeNot Observed
Next changeNo upcoming shift on record

New York City and Beijing โ€” Current Time Difference

Beijing is 12 hours ahead of New York City. New York City operates on EDT (UTC-4), while Beijing uses CST (UTC+8).

With a 12-hour time difference, Beijing mornings align with late nights in New York City. Asynchronous communication and advance planning work best for this pair.

Best Meeting Times Between New York City and Beijing

For teams across New York City and Beijing, Beijing early mornings (8-10 AM) correspond to late evening in New York City (around 12 PM), while New York City mornings align with Beijing evenings. Teams often rely on recorded updates and asynchronous tools for daily collaboration.

Use the interactive meeting planner and quick reference table below to find exact overlapping hours for your schedule.

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9:00 AMMonโ†’9:00 PMMon
12:00 PMMonโ†’12:00 AMTue
3:00 PMMonโ†’3:00 AMTue
6:00 PMMonโ†’6:00 AMTue

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About New York City and Beijing

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Frequently Asked Questions about New York City & Beijing

What is the New York City to Beijing time difference?

The live clocks and comparison above show the current New York City to Beijing time difference. New York City uses America/New_York, while Beijing uses Asia/Shanghai. Because the cities can follow different daylight saving schedules, their time difference can change during the year.

What time is 9:00 AM in New York City in Beijing?

Use the date-aware time converter on this page: set New York City to 9:00 AM and choose the date you need. It will show the corresponding Beijing time using the timezone and daylight saving rules in effect on that date.

How do I convert New York City time to Beijing time?

Enter a New York City date and time in the world clock converter. The page converts it to Beijing, preserves the correct calendar day, and applies the relevant timezone and daylight saving rules automatically.

Do New York City and Beijing observe Daylight Saving Time?

New York City uses America/New_York, and Beijing uses Asia/Shanghai. Their daylight saving rules can differ by location and date. Check the transition details on this page or the time zone directory before planning around a clock change.

What is the best meeting time between New York City and Beijing?

The best meeting time depends on working hours in both cities. Use the findtime.io meeting planner on this page to identify overlapping business hours and share a date-aware time with attendees.
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