Beijing & Chicago World Clock
Beijing is 13 hours ahead
Quick time conversions: Beijing → Chicago
Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.
Beijing at 3:00 PM lines up with 2:00 AM in Chicago.
Beijing 4:00 PM — what's that in Chicago?—3:00 AM
7:00 AMin Beijing→6:00 PMin Chicago(-1 day)
Clock reads 6:00 AM in Beijing — it's 5:00 PM in Chicago at that moment.(-1 day)
1:00 PMin Beijing→12:00 AMin Chicago
If I call at 9:00 AM from Beijing, what time is it in Chicago?—8:00 PM(-1 day)
5:00 PMin Beijing→4:00 AMin Chicago
Beijing ↔ Chicago
No overlap — one side will join outside working hours· Showing afternoon hours (12:00–20:00)
Beijing
Chicago
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours apart are Beijing and Chicago?
The time difference between Beijing and Chicago is 13 hours. Beijing observes Asia/Shanghai while Chicago observes America/Chicago.
Can I schedule a meeting during business hours for both Beijing and Chicago?
There is no business hours overlap between Beijing and Chicago (09:00–17:00). One party will need to join outside normal hours.
Will the offset change due to a DST transition anytime soon?
The 13 hours difference between Beijing and Chicago is stable — no DST changes expected in the next 7 days.
When Beijing reaches noon, what time is it in Chicago?
At midday in Beijing, clocks in Chicago show 11:00 PM.
What tools help schedule across Beijing and Chicago?
Type any time in the input bar (e.g. "9am", "14:30") or use the slider. All cities including Chicago update at the same time.
What local holidays should I watch out for in Beijing?
Yes — Beijing has an upcoming public holiday: Labour Day on May 1. Check the holiday panel above before confirming meetings.
What timezone is Beijing in, and what timezone is Chicago in?
Beijing observes Asia/Shanghai and Chicago observes America/Chicago. Their UTC offset difference is 13 hours.