Time difference
Time difference between Austin and Beijing
Find the best time to schedule a call or meeting.
Beijing is currently 13 hours ahead of Austin.
Austin • CDT
8:05 AM
Thursday, Jun 18
Beijing • GMT+8
9:05 PM
Thursday, Jun 18
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Best times to meet
Standard 9 AM – 5 PM hours in Austin 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 Austin, or a 6–8 PM meeting in Beijing.
Quick conversion table
| Austin | Beijing |
|---|---|
| 8 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 12 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 3 PM | 4:00 AM (next day) |
| 5 PM | 6:00 AM (next day) |
| 9 PM | 10:00 AM (next day) |
Daylight saving
Heads up: the gap will widen to 14 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 Austin?
- Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Austin.
- What time is 9 AM in Austin in Beijing?
- 9:00 AM in Austin is 10:00 PM in Beijing.
- Do Austin and Beijing observe daylight saving?
- Heads up: the gap will widen to 14 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 Austin?
- Austin and Beijing business hours don't overlap. The closest options are early mornings in Austin or late evenings, when one side stretches outside 9–5.