Time Difference between Chicago and Beijing
Chicago (UTC-6) → Shanghai (UTC+8)
Chicago
United States
Sun, Feb 22
Beijing
China
Sun, Feb 22
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 07:00 in Chicago, it's 21:00 in Beijing
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Chicago & Beijing◐ 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
Chicago
20:00
Beijing
09:00
Chicago
23:00
Beijing
12:00
Chicago
02:00
Beijing (+1)
15:00
Chicago
05:00
Beijing (+1)
18:00
Chicago
08:00
Beijing (+1)
21:00
Chicago
11:00
Beijing (+1)
00:00
Chicago
14:00
Beijing
03:00
Chicago
17:00
Beijing
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Chicago and Beijing
Chicago, United States and Beijing, China are separated by a time difference of 14 hours. When it's noon in Chicago, it's 14 hours later in Beijing.
Chicago operates on America/Chicago timezone, while Beijing uses Asia/Shanghai. 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 Chicago and Beijing 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.