Beijing to Houston Time Difference
🇨🇳 Beijing is currently 13 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Houston. This difference varies between 14h and 13h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-13h
Business overlap
None
Distance
11,602 km
Approx. flight
13.6h
Hour-by-Hour: Beijing to Houston
| 🇨🇳 Beijing | 🇺🇸 Houston | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
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| 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, while Beijing does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 14 hours behind and 13 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Beijing is 13 hours behind relative to Houston.
Min difference
14h
Max difference
13h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Beijing and Houston. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and Houston?
The time difference between Beijing and Houston is currently 13 hours behind. Beijing uses GMT+8 (UTC+8), while Houston uses CDT (UTC-5). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 14 hours behind to 13 hours behind.
When it's noon in Beijing, what time is it in Houston?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Beijing, it is 11:00 PM in Houston. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Beijing and Houston change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 14 hours behind and 13 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Beijing and Houston?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Beijing and Houston. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Beijing ahead or behind Houston?
Beijing is currently 13 hours ahead of Houston.
What time zone is Beijing in?
Beijing is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently using GMT+8 (UTC+8). Beijing does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Beijing in Houston?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Beijing, it is 11:00 AM in Houston.