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Time difference between Boston and Beijing

Beijing is 12 hours ahead of Boston.

Boston
United States · Eastern Daylight Time
3:41 AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Beijing
China · China Standard Time
3:41 PM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Boston to Beijing time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

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Questions

What is the time difference between Boston and Beijing?

Beijing is 12 hours ahead of Boston. Boston is on UTC−4 and Beijing is on UTC+8.

What time is it in Beijing when it is 9 AM in Boston?

When it is 9:00 AM in Boston, it is 9:00 PM in Beijing.

When is the best time to call Beijing from Boston?

There are no shared office hours. The most comfortable time to call is 8:00 AM–10:00 AM in Boston (8:00 PM–10:00 PM in Beijing); 8:00 PM–10:00 PM in Boston (8:00 AM–10:00 AM in Beijing), when both places are awake.

Does the time difference between Boston and Beijing change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Beijing will be 13 hours ahead of Boston.

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