United States to China time conversion
China is 12 hours ahead of United States. After the next clock change (): China is 13 hours ahead of United States.
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United States is 4 hours behind UTC. Compare with your local time →
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Choose the local time in United States to convert it to China on that date.
Skipped clock-change times are unavailable; a repeated time uses its first occurrence.
24-hour conversion chart · United States → China
This table converts each hour in United States to China on 2026-10-21.
- Working hours
- Outside working hours
- Night hours
| United States | China | Shared working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 00:0012:00 AM | 12:0012:00 PM | |
| 01:001:00 AM | 13:001:00 PM | |
| 02:002:00 AM | 14:002:00 PM | |
| 03:003:00 AM | 15:003:00 PM | |
| 04:004:00 AM | 16:004:00 PM | |
| 05:005:00 AM | 17:005:00 PM | |
| 06:006:00 AM | 18:006:00 PM | |
| 07:007:00 AM | 19:007:00 PM | |
| 08:008:00 AM | 20:008:00 PM | |
| 09:009:00 AM | 21:009:00 PM | |
| 10:0010:00 AM | 22:0010:00 PM | |
| 11:0011:00 AM | 23:0011:00 PM | |
| 12:0012:00 PM | 00:0012:00 AM +1 day | |
| 13:001:00 PM | 01:001:00 AM +1 day | |
| 14:002:00 PM | 02:002:00 AM +1 day | |
| 15:003:00 PM | 03:003:00 AM +1 day | |
| 16:004:00 PM | 04:004:00 AM +1 day | |
| 17:005:00 PM | 05:005:00 AM +1 day | |
| 18:006:00 PM | 06:006:00 AM +1 day | |
| 19:007:00 PM | 07:007:00 AM +1 day | |
| 20:008:00 PM | 08:008:00 AM +1 day | |
| 21:009:00 PM | 09:009:00 AM +1 day | |
| 22:0010:00 PM | 10:0010:00 AM +1 day | |
| 23:0011:00 PM | 11:0011:00 AM +1 day |
Quick conversion examples
These examples convert local times in United States to China on 2026-10-21.
Conversion formula: China = United States + 12h · United States + 13h.
| United States | China |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM United States | = 6:00 PM China |
| 7:00 AM United States | = 7:00 PM China |
| 8:00 AM United States | = 8:00 PM China |
| 9:00 AM United States | = 9:00 PM China |
| 10:00 AM United States | = 10:00 PM China |
| 12:00 PM United States | = 12:00 AM China (+1 day) |
| 3:00 PM United States | = 3:00 AM China (+1 day) |
| 5:00 PM United States | = 5:00 AM China (+1 day) |
| 6:00 PM United States | = 6:00 AM China (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM United States | = 8:00 AM China (+1 day) |
Overlapping meeting hours
The 08:00–18:00 working days in United States and China do not overlap on 2026-10-21.
Clock changes on both sides, 2026–2028
United States and China have the following local clock changes in 2026–2028; all times in the table are local to that side.
| Year | United States | China |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 | No clock changes; UTC+8 all year. |
| 2027 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 | No clock changes; UTC+8 all year. |
| 2028 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 | No clock changes; UTC+8 all year. |
At the start of 2026, China is 13 hours ahead of United States. The difference changes during the following periods.
- From 2026-03-08 03:00 United States until 2026-11-01 01:00 United States, China is 12 hours ahead of United States.
- From 2027-03-14 03:00 United States until 2027-11-07 01:00 United States, China is 12 hours ahead of United States.
- From 2028-03-12 03:00 United States until 2028-11-05 01:00 United States, China is 12 hours ahead of United States.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM United States in China?
9:00 AM United States = 9:00 PM China, using UTC-4 and UTC+8. Choose a date above for the seasonal local time.
Does the time difference between United States and China change during the year?
Yes. During 2026–2028: China is 12 hours ahead of United States; China is 13 hours ahead of United States. The clock-change table gives the dates for both sides.
How do I tell whether it is day or night in China?
Read the China clock above: this guide counts 06:00–18:00 local time as daytime and the rest as nighttime, without using sunrise and sunset.
What is the best time to call between United States and China?
The 08:00–18:00 working days in United States and China do not overlap.
What is the time difference between United States and China now?
Right now, China is 12 hours ahead of United States. Conversion formula: China = United States + 12h · United States + 13h.