Time Difference between Beijing and Chicago
Shanghai (UTC+8) → Chicago (UTC-6)
Beijing
China
Sun, Feb 22
Chicago
United States
Sun, Feb 22
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 07:00 in Beijing, it's 17:00 in Chicago
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Beijing & Chicago◐ Extended Hours (3 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
10,604 km
Est. Flight Time
~13.5h
Time Difference
-14h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Beijing
16:00
Chicago (-1)
09:00
Beijing
19:00
Chicago (-1)
12:00
Beijing
22:00
Chicago (-1)
15:00
Beijing
01:00
Chicago
18:00
Beijing
04:00
Chicago
21:00
Beijing
07:00
Chicago
00:00
Beijing
10:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Beijing
13:00
Chicago (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Beijing and Chicago
Beijing, China and Chicago, United States are separated by a time difference of 14 hours. When it's noon in Beijing, it's 14 hours earlier in Chicago.
Beijing operates on Asia/Shanghai timezone, while Chicago uses America/Chicago. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.
Best Time to Call
Due to the 14 hours difference, finding overlapping business hours can be challenging.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Beijing and Chicago is approximately 10,604 km. A direct flight typically takes around 13.5 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.