New York City to Beijing time

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Beijing is 12 hours ahead of New York City

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7:56:42 PM
Tue, May 26
EDT(UTC-4)
7:56:42 AM
Wed, May 27
CST(UTC+8)

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Source cityUnited States flagUnited States • EDT

US flagNew York City, United States

New York City is in New York
7:56:42pm
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
EDT(UTC-4)

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Time zoneEDT
UTC offsetUTC-4
Daylight Saving TimeCurrently observing DST
Next changeDaylight Saving Time ends November 1, 2026 at 1:00 am — clocks go back 1 hour (EDT → EST).
Destination cityChina flagChina • CST

CN flagBeijing, China

7:56:42am
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
CST(UTC+8)

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

New York City and Beijing — 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.

Quick meeting reference

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Frequently Asked Questions about New York City & Beijing

What is the current time difference between New York City and Beijing?

Beijing is 12 hours ahead of New York City. New York City uses EDT while Beijing uses CST.

How do the UTC offsets compare?

New York City is currently UTC-4 and Beijing is UTC+8.

Do New York City and Beijing observe Daylight Saving Time?

New York City ends Daylight Saving Time on November 1, 2026 at 1:00 am. Clocks go back 1 hour.
Beijing has no upcoming Daylight Saving Time change.

How can I plan meetings for New York City and Beijing?

Use the meeting planner tool on this page to find overlapping business hours between New York City and Beijing, or use findtime.io to set and share through Google Calendar, Outlook, or .ics files.
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