Beijing to Seattle Time Difference
🇨🇳 Beijing is currently 15 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Seattle. This difference varies between 16h and 15h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-15h
Business overlap
None
Distance
8,690 km
Approx. flight
10.2h
Hour-by-Hour: Beijing to Seattle
| 🇨🇳 Beijing | 🇺🇸 Seattle | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time, while Beijing does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 16 hours behind and 15 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Beijing is 15 hours behind relative to Seattle.
Min difference
16h
Max difference
15h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Beijing and Seattle. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and Seattle?
The time difference between Beijing and Seattle is currently 15 hours behind. Beijing uses GMT+8 (UTC+8), while Seattle uses PDT (UTC-7). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 16 hours behind to 15 hours behind.
When it's noon in Beijing, what time is it in Seattle?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Beijing, it is 9:00 PM in Seattle. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Beijing and Seattle change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 16 hours behind and 15 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Beijing and Seattle?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Beijing and Seattle. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Beijing ahead or behind Seattle?
Beijing is currently 15 hours ahead of Seattle.
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 Seattle?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Beijing, it is 9:00 AM in Seattle.