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Time Difference: Beijing to Miami

🇨🇳BeijingUTC+8
vs
🇺🇸MiamiUTC-5
🇨🇳
Beijing, China
Mon, May 18
🇺🇸
Miami, US
Mon, May 18

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Time Difference
12 hours
Miami is 12 hours behind Beijing
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Beijing vs Miami timezone guide

Beijing (China) uses the Asia/Shanghai timezone at UTC+8, while Miami (US) uses America/New_York at UTC-5. This means Miami is 13 hours behind Beijing (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Beijing and Miami

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Beijing and Miami 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

BeijingMiamiStatus
6am6pmBeijing early, Miami evening
7am7pmBeijing early, Miami evening
8am8pmBeijing early, Miami evening
9am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am10pmBeijing working hours, Miami late evening
11am11pmBeijing working hours, Miami late evening
12pm12amBeijing working hours, Miami asleep
1pm1amBeijing working hours, Miami asleep
2pm2amBeijing working hours, Miami asleep
3pm3amBeijing working hours, Miami asleep
4pm4amBeijing working hours, Miami asleep
5pm5amBeijing evening, Miami asleep
6pm6amBeijing evening, Miami early
7pm7amBeijing evening, Miami early
8pm8amBeijing evening, Miami early
9pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm10amBeijing late evening, Miami 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 Miami

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

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Beijing is 13 hours ahead Miami
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Beijing is 12 hours ahead Miami
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Beijing is 13 hours ahead Miami

Distance between Beijing and Miami

Great-circle distance
12,513 km
Direct flight time
~15h 43m

Beijing and Miami are 12,513 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~15h 43m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Beijing and Miami?
The current time difference is 12 hours. Beijing is currently 12 hours ahead of Miami.
Is Beijing ahead of Miami?
Yes. Beijing is currently 12 hours ahead of Miami.
What time is it in Miami when it's 9 AM in Beijing?
When it's 9 AM in Beijing, it's 9pm in Miami.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Beijing and Miami?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Beijing and Miami 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 Miami observe daylight saving time?
Miami 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 Miami?
Beijing and Miami are 12,513 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 15 hours 43 minutes.