EST to China time converter
Eastern Time to China Standard Time: live time, conversion table and daylight saving dates.
China Standard Time is 12 hours ahead of Eastern Time right now. The gap changes during the year: 13 hours ahead in January and 12 hours ahead in July, because of daylight saving time. 9:00 AM EST = 10:00 PM China time in winter and 9:00 PM China time in summer.
Today, hour by hour
| Eastern Time | China Standard Time |
|---|
Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
EST to China time conversion table
| EST | China time (January) | China time (July) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM (+1 day) | 11:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM (+1 day) | 12:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM (+1 day) | 1:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM (+1 day) | 2:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM (+1 day) | 3:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM (+1 day) | 4:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM (+1 day) | 5:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM (+1 day) | 6:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM (+1 day) | 7:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM (+1 day) | 8:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM (+1 day) | 9:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM (+1 day) | 10:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM (+1 day) | 11:00 AM (+1 day) |
EST or EDT? People search “EST”, “CST” or “PST” all year, but those names only apply in winter. From March to November US clocks are on daylight time (EDT, CDT, MDT, PDT), one hour later. This page uses the real local time in each US zone, so the answers are right whichever season you read it in. More in our EST vs EDT guide.
When the time difference changes
| Dates | Difference |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | China Standard Time is 12 hours ahead of Eastern Time |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | China Standard Time is 13 hours ahead of Eastern Time |
| Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027 | China Standard Time is 12 hours ahead of Eastern Time |
| Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | China Standard Time is 13 hours ahead of Eastern Time |
Eastern Time uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-5), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-4). China Standard Time does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+8 all year.
Best time to call or meet
- January: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 7:00 AM–9:00 AM in Eastern Time (8:00 PM–10:00 PM in China Standard Time); 6:00 PM–10:00 PM in Eastern Time (7:00 AM–11:00 AM in China Standard Time).
- July: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 7:00 AM–10:00 AM in Eastern Time (7:00 PM–10:00 PM in China Standard Time); 7:00 PM–10:00 PM in Eastern Time (7:00 AM–10:00 AM in China Standard Time).
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Frequently asked questions
What is 9 AM EST in China time?
10:00 PM China time in winter (January) and 9:00 PM China time in summer (July).
What is the time difference between EST and China time?
China Standard Time is 13 hours ahead of Eastern Time in January and 12 hours ahead in July.
What is 5 PM EST in China time?
6:00 AM China time in winter and 5:00 AM China time in summer.
