United States to China Time
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United States
Washington, D.C. · UTC-4
6:40 PM
Friday, July 17, 2026
🇨🇳Next day
China
Beijing · UTC+8
6:40 AM
Saturday, July 18, 2026
United States is currently 12 hours behind China.
24-Hour Comparison
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United States
Washington, D.C.
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China
Beijing
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There is no hour of the day where both United States and China are within typical business hours (9:00–18:00).
Hour-by-Hour Comparison
| United States (Washington, D.C.) | China (Beijing) |
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| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
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| 11:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between United States and China?
United States is currently 12 hours behind China.
Does the time difference between United States and China change during the year?
It can. If either location observes daylight saving time, the difference shown here can shift by an hour at different times of year — this page always reflects the current difference for the selected date.