Does Beijing observe daylight saving time?

No. Beijing stays on CST (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does New York observe daylight saving time?

Yes. New York is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).

What time is it in New York when it's 9 AM in Beijing?

9:00 PM in New York, the day before (Fri, Oct 16, when it's Sat, Oct 17 in Beijing).

Beijing to New York Meeting Planner

New York is 12 hours behind Beijing right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

Beijing · China

10:08 AM

Sat, Oct 17 · CST

New York · United States

10:08 PM

Fri, Oct 16 · EDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Beijing and New York

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 10:00 AM in Beijing, which is 10:00 PM in New York; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

BeijingOrganizerChina ·10:08AMnow
New YorkUnited States ·· summer time10:08PMYesterday · now

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Date in Beijing

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Beijing time.

10:00AMBest · PossibleWorking hours in Beijing (10:00); late evening in New York (22:00, previous day).
9:00AMOption 2 · PossibleWorking hours in Beijing (09:00); late evening in New York (21:00, previous day).
9:00PMOption 3 · PossibleWorking hours in New York (09:00); late evening in Beijing (21:00).

The whole day

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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BeijingUTC+8
New YorkEDT
UTC	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15

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Your meeting

Beijing10:00 AM UTC+8Sat, Oct 17
New York10:00 PM EDTFri, Oct 16
UTC2026-10-17 02:00 UTC

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Time difference between Beijing and New York

New York is 12 hours behind Beijing right now: New York is on EDT (UTC-4) and Beijing on CST (UTC+8). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in New York: then New York is 13 hours behind Beijing.

Time difference between Beijing and New York over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	New York 12 hours behind	—
Sun, Nov 1	New York 13 hours behind	Clocks go back in New York
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	New York 12 hours behind	Clocks go forward in New York

Beijing is on China Standard Time. New York is on Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Beijing & New York Scheduling

What is the time difference between Beijing and New York?: New York is 12 hours behind Beijing right now: New York is on EDT (UTC-4) and Beijing on CST (UTC+8). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in New York: then New York is 13 hours behind Beijing.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Beijing and New York?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 10:00 AM in Beijing, which is 10:00 PM in New York; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
Does Beijing observe daylight saving time?: No. Beijing stays on CST (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does New York observe daylight saving time?: Yes. New York is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).
What time is it in New York when it's 9 AM in Beijing?: 9:00 PM in New York, the day before (Fri, Oct 16, when it's Sat, Oct 17 in Beijing).

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