China Time to US Time 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 China Time to US Time, subtract 13 hours from the China Time time: 9:00 AM CST = 8:00 PM EST (previous day).
China Time (China Time) is used in Mainland China and Taiwan (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Taipei). US Time (US time) is used in United States.
China Time to US Time time conversion table
China Time to US Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| China Time | US Time | 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 China Time to US Time
Subtract 13 hours from the China Time time to get US Time.
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 China Time and US Time
The time difference between China Time and US Time 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: US Time is 13 hours behind of China Time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: US Time is 12 hours behind of China Time.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: US Time is 13 hours behind of China Time.
China Time and US Time during daylight saving time
- China Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
- US Time 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 China Time and US Time
China Time and US Time 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.
China Time to US Time FAQ
What is the time difference between China Time and US Time?
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 China Time in US Time?
9:00 AM CST is 8:00 PM EST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) China Time in US Time?
12:00 PM CST is 11:00 PM EST (previous day).
Is US Time ahead of or behind China Time?
EST is 13 hours behind CST, so it is earlier in US Time than in China Time.
Does China Time change for daylight saving time?
No. China Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does US Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. US Time 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 China Time and US Time?
China Time and US Time 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.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.