Chicago → Beijing: Time Difference
Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
How the difference works
Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-6 standard time) and Beijing uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 14 hours ahead of Chicago. 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.
Chicago → Beijing, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Beijing?
In standard time, Beijing is 14 hours ahead of Chicago. 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 Chicago, what time is it in Beijing?
In standard time it is 23:00 in Beijing. 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 Beijing from Chicago?
About 10,603 km (6,589 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.