Chicago to Beijing time difference
Live time in both cities, a conversion table and the best hours to call.
Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Chicago right now. It is 14 hours ahead in January and 13 hours ahead in July. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 11:00 PM (winter) or 10:00 PM (summer) in Beijing.
Today, hour by hour
| Chicago | Beijing |
|---|
Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Chicago to Beijing time table
| Chicago | Beijing (January) | Beijing (July) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 AM (+1 day) | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 AM (+1 day) | 12:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM (+1 day) | 1:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 AM (+1 day) | 2:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 AM (+1 day) | 3:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AM (+1 day) | 4:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 AM (+1 day) | 5:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM (+1 day) | 6:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM (+1 day) | 7:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 AM (+1 day) | 8:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 AM (+1 day) | 9:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM (+1 day) | 10:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 PM (+1 day) | 11:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 PM (+1 day) | 12:00 PM (+1 day) |
When the difference changes
| Dates | Difference |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | Beijing is 14 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027 | Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Beijing is 14 hours ahead of Chicago |
Chicago uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-6), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-5). Beijing does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+8 all year.
Best time to call Beijing, China from Chicago
- January: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 7:00 AM–8:00 AM in Chicago (9:00 PM–10:00 PM in Beijing); 5:00 PM–10:00 PM in Chicago (7:00 AM–12:00 PM in Beijing).
- July: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 7:00 AM–9:00 AM in Chicago (8:00 PM–10:00 PM in Beijing); 6:00 PM–10:00 PM in Chicago (7:00 AM–11:00 AM in Beijing).
Beijing vs other US time zones
| US city | January | July |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 hours ahead | 12 hours ahead |
| Chicago | 14 hours ahead | 13 hours ahead |
| Denver | 15 hours ahead | 14 hours ahead |
| Phoenix | 15 hours ahead | 15 hours ahead |
| Los Angeles | 16 hours ahead | 15 hours ahead |
Convert a different date with the time zone converter, or plan a call with the meeting planner.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Beijing?
Beijing is 14 hours ahead of Chicago in January and 13 hours ahead in July.
If it is 8 PM in Chicago, what time is it in Beijing?
10:00 AM in winter and 9:00 AM in summer.
Does Beijing use daylight saving time?
Beijing does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+8 all year.