Time difference
Time difference between Atlanta and Beijing
Find the best time to schedule a call or meeting.
Beijing is currently 12 hours ahead of Atlanta.
Atlanta • EDT
9:07 AM
Thursday, Jun 18
Beijing • GMT+8
9:07 PM
Thursday, Jun 18
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Best times to meet
Standard 9 AM – 5 PM hours in Atlanta and Beijing do not overlap. The least-bad options are an early start in one city or a late evening call in the other — for example a 7–8 AM meeting in Atlanta, or a 6–8 PM meeting in Beijing.
Quick conversion table
| Atlanta | Beijing |
|---|---|
| 8 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 12 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 3 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| 5 PM | 5:00 AM (next day) |
| 9 PM | 9:00 AM (next day) |
Daylight saving
Heads up: the gap will widen to 13 hours around November 5, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours ahead is Beijing than Atlanta?
- Beijing is 12 hours ahead of Atlanta.
- What time is 9 AM in Atlanta in Beijing?
- 9:00 AM in Atlanta is 9:00 PM in Beijing.
- Do Atlanta and Beijing observe daylight saving?
- Heads up: the gap will widen to 13 hours around November 5, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
- When is the best time to call Beijing from Atlanta?
- Atlanta and Beijing business hours don't overlap. The closest options are early mornings in Atlanta or late evenings, when one side stretches outside 9–5.