Beijing → Chicago: Time Difference
Chicago is 13 hours behind Beijing.
How the difference works
Beijing uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8 standard time) and Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-6 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 14 hours behind Beijing. Chicago observes daylight saving time while Beijing does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
Distance: about 10,603 km (6,589 mi) great-circle distance.
Beijing → Chicago, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and Chicago?
In standard time, Chicago is 14 hours behind Beijing. Chicago observes daylight saving time while Beijing does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
When it is 9:00 in Beijing, what time is it in Chicago?
In standard time it is 19:00 the previous day in Chicago. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.
How far is Chicago from Beijing?
About 10,603 km (6,589 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.