New York & Beijing World Clock
the clock in New York is 12 hours behind
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beijing ahead of or behind New York?
The offset is 12 hours — New York is behind Beijing. Timezones: America/New_York and Asia/Shanghai.
Can I find a standard business hour that suits both New York and Beijing?
There is no business hours overlap between New York and Beijing (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 12 hours difference between New York and Beijing is stable — no DST changes expected in the next 7 days.
What time does Beijing show when New York hits midday?
Noon in New York corresponds to 12:00 AM in Beijing.
How do I find out what time it is in Beijing from New York?
Type any time in the input bar (e.g. "9am", "14:30") or use the slider. All cities including Beijing update at the same time.
Does New York have holidays coming up that could affect scheduling?
Watch out for Truman Day in New York on May 8 — offices may be closed or understaffed.
What timezone is New York in, and what timezone is Beijing in?
New York follows America/New_York. Beijing uses Asia/Shanghai. Together they are 12 hours apart.
When I leave the office at 5 PM in New York, what time is it in Beijing?
An email sent at 5 PM in New York lands at 5:00 AM in Beijing. Your Beijing contact won't see it until their workday begins.
Quick time conversions: New York → Beijing
Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.
A 1:00 PM start in New York means 1:00 AM for your contact in Beijing.(+1 day)
If is 9:00 AM in New York what time is in Beijing?—9:00 PM
12:00 PMin New York→12:00 AMin Beijing(+1 day)
At 6:00 PM New York time, you're looking at 6:00 AM in Beijing.(+1 day)
7:00 PMin New York→7:00 AMin Beijing(+1 day)
New York ↔ Beijing
No overlap — one side will join outside working hours· Showing afternoon hours (12:00–20:00)
New York
Beijing
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.