Time difference between Beijing and New York
Beijing is 12h ahead of New York. This gap is not fixed: daylight saving time moves it between +12h and +13h during the year.
Beijing
China
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New York
United States
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When the working days overlap
A 9-to-5 working day in Beijing does not overlap one in New York at all — somebody has to take the call outside office hours.
Time zones compared
Frequently asked questions
- What is the time difference between Beijing and New York?
- Beijing is 12h ahead of New York. This gap is not fixed: daylight saving time moves it between +12h and +13h during the year.
- Does the time difference between Beijing and New York change during the year?
- Yes. Because of daylight saving time the gap moves between +12h and +13h.
- When is the best time to call New York from Beijing?
- There is no overlap between standard working days, so one side has to call early or late.