PST to Beijing Time Converter
CST is 16 hours ahead of PST. 9:00 AM PST = 1:00 AM CST (next day).
CST is 16 hours ahead of PST at the moment. To convert PST to Beijing Time, add 16 hours to the PST time: 9:00 AM PST = 1:00 AM CST (next day).
PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver. Beijing Time (Beijing time) is used in Beijing, China.
PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time.
PST to Beijing Time time conversion table
PST to Beijing Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| PST | Beijing Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM PST | 4:00 PM CST | — |
| 1:00 AM PST | 5:00 PM CST | — |
| 2:00 AM PST | 6:00 PM CST | — |
| 3:00 AM PST | 7:00 PM CST | — |
| 4:00 AM PST | 8:00 PM CST | — |
| 5:00 AM PST | 9:00 PM CST | — |
| 6:00 AM PST | 10:00 PM CST | night |
| 7:00 AM PST | 11:00 PM CST | night |
| 8:00 AM PST | 12:00 AM CST | next day |
| 9:00 AM PST | 1:00 AM CST | next day |
| 10:00 AM PST | 2:00 AM CST | next day |
| 11:00 AM PST | 3:00 AM CST | next day |
| 12:00 PM PST | 4:00 AM CST | next day |
| 1:00 PM PST | 5:00 AM CST | next day |
| 2:00 PM PST | 6:00 AM CST | next day |
| 3:00 PM PST | 7:00 AM CST | next day |
| 4:00 PM PST | 8:00 AM CST | next day |
| 5:00 PM PST | 9:00 AM CST | next day |
| 6:00 PM PST | 10:00 AM CST | next day |
| 7:00 PM PST | 11:00 AM CST | next day |
| 8:00 PM PST | 12:00 PM CST | next day |
| 9:00 PM PST | 1:00 PM CST | next day |
| 10:00 PM PST | 2:00 PM CST | next day |
| 11:00 PM PST | 3:00 PM CST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert PST to Beijing Time
Add 16 hours to the PST time to get Beijing Time.
Example: 9:00 AM PST = 1:00 AM CST (next day).
Across midnight: 10:00 PM PST = 2:00 PM CST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between PST and Beijing Time
The time difference between PST and Beijing 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:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: Beijing Time is 16 hours ahead of PST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Beijing Time is 15 hours ahead of PST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: Beijing Time is 16 hours ahead of PST.
PST and Beijing Time during daylight saving time
- PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
- Beijing Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
Best time for a meeting between PST and Beijing Time
PST and Beijing Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM PST, which is 7:00 AM CST.
PST to Beijing Time FAQ
What is the time difference between PST and Beijing Time?
Right now CST is 16 hours ahead of PST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM PST in Beijing Time?
9:00 AM PST is 1:00 AM CST (next day).
What is 12 PM (noon) PST in Beijing Time?
12:00 PM PST is 4:00 AM CST (next day).
Is Beijing Time ahead of or behind PST?
CST is 16 hours ahead of PST, so it is later in Beijing Time than in PST.
Does PST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
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.
What is the best time for a meeting between PST and Beijing Time?
PST and Beijing Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM PST, which is 7:00 AM CST.
Is PT the same as PST?
PST is the winter (standard) name of Pacific Time (PT). From March to November the same clocks are called PDT. 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.