Time difference between Beijing and Chicago
Chicago is 13 hours behind Beijing
Right now
Beijing
00:38
CST ·
UTC+8
Chicago
11:38
CDT ·
UTC-5
Best time for a call between Beijing and Chicago
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 08:00 Beijing 19:00 Chicago
- 07:00 Beijing 18:00 Chicago
Hour by hour: Beijing to Chicago
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Beijing (reference) | Chicago | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 11:00 (previous day) | |
| 01:00 | 12:00 (previous day) | |
| 02:00 | 13:00 (previous day) | |
| 03:00 | 14:00 (previous day) | |
| 04:00 | 15:00 (previous day) | |
| 05:00 | 16:00 (previous day) | |
| 06:00 | 17:00 (previous day) | |
| ★ | 07:00 | 18:00 (previous day) |
| ★ | 08:00 | 19:00 (previous day) |
| 09:00 | 20:00 (previous day) | |
| 10:00 | 21:00 (previous day) | |
| 11:00 | 22:00 (previous day) | |
| 12:00 | 23:00 (previous day) | |
| 13:00 | 00:00 | |
| 14:00 | 01:00 | |
| 15:00 | 02:00 | |
| 16:00 | 03:00 | |
| 17:00 | 04:00 | |
| 18:00 | 05:00 | |
| 19:00 | 06:00 | |
| 20:00 | 07:00 | |
| 21:00 | 08:00 | |
| 22:00 | 09:00 | |
| 23:00 | 10:00 |
Table built for August 27, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Chicago changes its clocks and Beijing does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and Chicago?
Chicago is 13 hours behind Beijing
What is the best time to call between Beijing and Chicago?
The most convenient slot is 08:00 Beijing / 19:00 Chicago. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Beijing and Chicago change during the year?
Chicago changes its clocks and Beijing does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.