🇺🇸 United States vs 🇨🇳 China

Time zone comparison and best times to connect

Time Difference

12 hours ahead

Based on primary time zones (America/New_York / Asia/Shanghai)

🇺🇸United States
Capital:Washington, D.C.
Region:Northern America
Languages:English
Currency:United States dollar
Calling Code:++1

Time Zones (6)

America/New_YorkAmerica/ChicagoAmerica/DenverAmerica/Los_AngelesAmerica/Anchorage+1 more

Major Cities

New York
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Los Angeles
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Chicago
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Houston
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Phoenix
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🇨🇳China
Capital:Beijing
Region:Eastern Asia
Languages:Mandarin Chinese
Currency:Chinese yuan
Calling Code:++86

Time Zones (1)

Asia/Shanghai

Major Cities

Shanghai
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Beijing
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City-to-City Time Comparisons

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Comparing United States and China

When scheduling calls, meetings, or travel between United States and China, understanding the time zone differences is crucial. The primary time difference is 12 hours ahead.

Business Hours Considerations

Standard business hours (9 AM - 5 PM) in United States translate to different hours in China. For effective international collaboration, consider scheduling meetings during overlapping work hours or early morning/late afternoon slots.

Best Time to Call

For personal calls between United States and China, aim for times when both parties are awake and available. Use our best call time tool for specific city-to-city recommendations.