Beijing ↔ New York City Time Zone Converter
Beijing leads by 12 hours
Quick time conversions: Beijing → New York City
Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.
At 3:00 PM Beijing time, you're looking at 3:00 AM in New York City.
If it's 2:00 PM where I am in Beijing, what does New York City show?—2:00 AM
12:00 PMin Beijing→12:00 AMin New York City
When it's 5:00 PM in Beijing, the time in New York City is 5:00 AM.
1:00 PMin Beijing→1:00 AMin New York City
Beijing 7:00 PM — what's that in New York City?—7:00 AM
4:00 PMin Beijing→4:00 AMin New York City
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours apart are Beijing and New York City?
The time difference between Beijing and New York City is 12 hours. Beijing observes Asia/Shanghai while New York City observes America/New_York.
How do teams in Beijing and New York City coordinate across time zones?
Beijing and New York City don't share standard business hours. Async tools or flexible scheduling are the practical approach.
Are there any upcoming DST changes for Beijing or New York City?
You can plan confidently — no DST shifts are due for either location this week, so the 12 hours gap won't change.
When it is 12:00 noon in Beijing, what time is it in New York City?
At midday in Beijing, clocks in New York City show 12:00 AM.
How can I quickly find the current time in New York City from Beijing?
Simply drag the slider to your Beijing time — New York City and all other locations update in real time. Accuracy is to the minute, DST-aware.
What local holidays should I watch out for in Beijing?
Watch out for Mid-Autumn Festival in Beijing on September 25 — offices may be closed or understaffed.
How do Beijing and New York City relate to UTC?
Asia/Shanghai covers Beijing; America/New_York covers New York City. This gives a 12 hours difference.
Beijing ↔ New York City
No overlap — one side will join outside working hours
Beijing
New York City
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.