🇺🇸 Chicago to 🇨🇳 Beijing time
Beijing is 13 hours ahead Chicago
Convert a specific time
When it is in Chicago, it is 22:00 in Beijing.
Popular conversions
9 am in Chicago is 10 pm in Beijing. 10 am in Chicago is 11 pm in Beijing. 11 am in Chicago is 12 am the next day in Beijing. 12 pm in Chicago is 1 am the next day in Beijing. 3 pm in Chicago is 4 am the next day in Beijing. 5 pm in Chicago is 6 am the next day in Beijing. 6 pm in Chicago is 7 am the next day in Beijing. 8 pm in Chicago is 9 am the next day in Beijing.
Chicago to Beijing — hour by hour
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| 00:00 | 13:00 |
| 01:00 | 14:00 |
| 02:00 | 15:00 |
| 03:00 | 16:00 |
| 04:00 | 17:00 |
| 05:00 | 18:00 |
| 06:00 | 19:00 |
| 07:00 | 20:00 |
| 08:00 | 21:00 |
| 09:00 | 22:00 |
| 10:00 | 23:00 |
| 11:00 | 00:00 +1d |
| 12:00 | 01:00 +1d |
| 13:00 | 02:00 +1d |
| 14:00 | 03:00 +1d |
| 15:00 | 04:00 +1d |
| 16:00 | 05:00 +1d |
| 17:00 | 06:00 +1d |
| 18:00 | 07:00 +1d |
| 19:00 | 08:00 +1d |
| 20:00 | 09:00 +1d |
| 21:00 | 10:00 +1d |
| 22:00 | 11:00 +1d |
| 23:00 | 12:00 +1d |
Time difference by month (2026)
How far Beijing runs ahead (+) or behind (−) Chicago on the 15th of each month.
| Jan | +14h |
| Feb | +14h |
| Mar | +13h |
| Apr | +13h |
| May | +13h |
| Jun | +13h |
| Jul | +13h |
| Aug | +13h |
| Sep | +13h |
| Oct | +13h |
| Nov | +14h |
| Dec | +14h |
The gap is not constant: because of daylight saving changeovers it shifts in Mar and Nov so double-check around those months when scheduling ahead.
Time difference between Chicago and Beijing
Beijing (Asia/Shanghai) is currently 13 hours ahead Chicago (America/Chicago). When it is 09:00 in Chicago, it is 22:00 in Beijing. One or both cities observe daylight saving time, so this difference can change with the seasons — the clocks and table on this page always reflect the current rules.
Best time to call between Chicago and Beijing
For a call or meeting, there is no overlap between normal working hours (09:00–18:00) in the two cities — one side will need an early morning or late evening call.
Going the other way?
See the reverse conversion: Beijing to Chicago time, or the city pages for Chicago and Beijing.
FAQ: Chicago to Beijing time
What is the time difference between Chicago and Beijing?
Beijing is 13 hours ahead Chicago right now. The gap is not constant: because of daylight saving changeovers it shifts in Mar and Nov so double-check around those months when scheduling ahead.
What time is 9 am in Chicago in Beijing?
When it is 9:00 am in Chicago, it is 10 pm in Beijing. The hour-by-hour table above covers every other hour of the day.
How do I convert Chicago time to Beijing time?
Add 13 hours to Chicago local time to get Beijing time. Or type any time into the converter above and read the result instantly.