Beijing Time to EST Converter
EST is 13 hours behind CST. 9:00 AM CST = 8:00 PM EST (previous day).
EST is 13 hours behind CST at the moment. To convert Beijing Time to EST, subtract 13 hours from the Beijing Time time: 9:00 AM CST = 8:00 PM EST (previous day).
Beijing Time (Beijing time) is used in Beijing, China. EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year).
Beijing Time to EST time conversion table
Beijing Time to EST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Beijing Time | EST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CST | 11:00 AM EST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM CST | 12:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM CST | 1:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM CST | 2:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM CST | 3:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM CST | 4:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM CST | 5:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM CST | 6:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 8:00 AM CST | 7:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 9:00 AM CST | 8:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 10:00 AM CST | 9:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 11:00 AM CST | 10:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 12:00 PM CST | 11:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 1:00 PM CST | 12:00 AM EST | night |
| 2:00 PM CST | 1:00 AM EST | night |
| 3:00 PM CST | 2:00 AM EST | night |
| 4:00 PM CST | 3:00 AM EST | night |
| 5:00 PM CST | 4:00 AM EST | night |
| 6:00 PM CST | 5:00 AM EST | night |
| 7:00 PM CST | 6:00 AM EST | — |
| 8:00 PM CST | 7:00 AM EST | — |
| 9:00 PM CST | 8:00 AM EST | — |
| 10:00 PM CST | 9:00 AM EST | — |
| 11:00 PM CST | 10:00 AM EST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Beijing Time to EST
Subtract 13 hours from the Beijing Time time to get EST.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 8:00 PM EST (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM CST = 12:00 PM EST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Beijing Time and EST
The time difference between Beijing Time and EST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 7 Mar 2026: EST is 13 hours behind of Beijing Time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: EST is 12 hours behind of Beijing Time.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: EST is 13 hours behind of Beijing Time.
Beijing Time and EST during daylight saving time
- Beijing Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
- EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
Best time for a meeting between Beijing Time and EST
Beijing Time and EST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CST, which is 6:00 PM EST.
Beijing Time to EST FAQ
What is the time difference between Beijing Time and EST?
Right now EST is 13 hours behind CST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM Beijing Time in EST?
9:00 AM CST is 8:00 PM EST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) Beijing Time in EST?
12:00 PM CST is 11:00 PM EST (previous day).
Is EST ahead of or behind Beijing Time?
EST is 13 hours behind CST, so it is earlier in EST than in Beijing Time.
Does Beijing Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Beijing Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between Beijing Time and EST?
Beijing Time and EST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CST, which is 6:00 PM EST.
Is ET the same as EST?
EST is the winter (standard) name of Eastern Time (ET). From March to November the same clocks are called EDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.