Time difference between Beijing and New York
New York is 12 hours behind Beijing
Right now
Beijing
19:55
CST ·
UTC+8
New York
07:55
EDT ·
UTC-4
Best time for a call between Beijing and New York
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 19:00 Beijing 07:00 New York
Hour by hour: Beijing to New York
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Beijing (reference) | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 12:00 (previous day) | |
| 01:00 | 13:00 (previous day) | |
| 02:00 | 14:00 (previous day) | |
| 03:00 | 15:00 (previous day) | |
| 04:00 | 16:00 (previous day) | |
| 05:00 | 17:00 (previous day) | |
| 06:00 | 18:00 (previous day) | |
| 07:00 | 19:00 (previous day) | |
| 08:00 | 20:00 (previous day) | |
| 09:00 | 21:00 (previous day) | |
| 10:00 | 22:00 (previous day) | |
| 11:00 | 23:00 (previous day) | |
| 12:00 | 00:00 | |
| 13:00 | 01:00 | |
| 14:00 | 02:00 | |
| 15:00 | 03:00 | |
| 16:00 | 04:00 | |
| 17:00 | 05:00 | |
| 18:00 | 06:00 | |
| ★ | 19:00 | 07:00 |
| 20:00 | 08:00 | |
| 21:00 | 09:00 | |
| 22:00 | 10:00 | |
| 23:00 | 11:00 |
Table built for October 12, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
New York 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 New York?
New York is 12 hours behind Beijing
What is the best time to call between Beijing and New York?
The most convenient slot is 19:00 Beijing / 07:00 New York. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Beijing and New York change during the year?
New York changes its clocks and Beijing does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.