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Time Difference: Beijing to Chicago

🇨🇳BeijingUTC+8
vs
🇺🇸ChicagoUTC-6
🇨🇳
Beijing, China
Mon, May 18
🇺🇸
Chicago, US
Mon, May 18

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Time Difference
13 hours
Chicago is 13 hours behind Beijing
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Beijing vs Chicago timezone guide

Beijing (China) uses the Asia/Shanghai timezone at UTC+8, while Chicago (US) uses America/Chicago at UTC-6. This means Chicago is 14 hours behind Beijing (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Beijing and Chicago

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Beijing and Chicago do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

BeijingChicagoStatus
6am5pmBeijing early, Chicago evening
7am6pmBeijing early, Chicago evening
8am7pmBeijing early, Chicago evening
9am8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am10pmBeijing working hours, Chicago late evening
12pm11pmBeijing working hours, Chicago late evening
1pm12amBeijing working hours, Chicago asleep
2pm1amBeijing working hours, Chicago asleep
3pm2amBeijing working hours, Chicago asleep
4pm3amBeijing working hours, Chicago asleep
5pm4amBeijing evening, Chicago asleep
6pm5amBeijing evening, Chicago asleep
7pm6amBeijing evening, Chicago early
8pm7amBeijing evening, Chicago early
9pm8amBeijing evening, Chicago early
10pm9amBeijing late evening, Chicago working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Beijing and Chicago

Chicago observes daylight saving time, but Beijing does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Chicago's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Beijing is 14 hours ahead Chicago
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Beijing is 13 hours ahead Chicago
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Beijing is 14 hours ahead Chicago

Distance between Beijing and Chicago

Great-circle distance
10,603 km
Direct flight time
~13h 28m

Beijing and Chicago are 10,603 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~13h 28m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Beijing and Chicago?
The current time difference is 13 hours. Beijing is currently 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
Is Beijing ahead of Chicago?
Yes. Beijing is currently 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
What time is it in Chicago when it's 9 AM in Beijing?
When it's 9 AM in Beijing, it's 8pm in Chicago.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Beijing and Chicago?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Beijing and Chicago do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Beijing and Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Chicago observes daylight saving time, but Beijing does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Beijing and Chicago?
Beijing and Chicago are 10,603 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 13 hours 28 minutes.