Miami → Beijing: Time Difference
Beijing is 12 hours ahead of Miami.
How the difference works
Miami uses America/New_York (UTC-5 standard time) and Beijing uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 13 hours ahead of Miami. Miami observes daylight saving time while Beijing does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
Distance: about 12,513 km (7,775 mi) great-circle distance.
Miami → Beijing, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Miami and Beijing?
In standard time, Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Miami. Miami observes daylight saving time while Beijing does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
When it is 9:00 in Miami, what time is it in Beijing?
In standard time it is 22:00 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 Miami?
About 12,513 km (7,775 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.