Beijing to Boston Time Difference
Boston is 12 hours behind Beijing
24-Hour Comparison
Business hours Extended Off hours
Beijing
05p
06p
07p
08p
09p
10p
11p
12a
01a
02a
03a
04a
05a
06a
07a
08a
09a
10a
11a
12p
01p
02p
03p
04p
Boston
05a
06a
07a
08a
09a
10a
11a
12p
01p
02p
03p
04p
05p
06p
07p
08p
09p
10p
11p
12a
01a
02a
03a
04a
Each column is the same moment in both cities, starting from right now and rolling forward 24 hours — daylight saving is already accounted for.
Best Time to Call
On a typical weekday (Monday–Friday).
Beijing and Boston have little to no overlap in typical business hours (9 AM–5 PM) — an early morning or evening call works best for one side.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Beijing and Boston?
- Boston is 12 hours behind Beijing. Beijing is currently UTC+8 and Boston is UTC-4.
- Is Boston ahead of or behind Beijing?
- Boston is behind Beijing.
- What is the best time to call Boston from Beijing?
- Beijing and Boston have little to no overlap in typical business hours (9 AM–5 PM), even on a weekday — an early morning or evening call works best for one side.
- Does the time difference between Beijing and Boston change during the year?
- Yes. Beijing and Boston don't switch to daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the offset shifts by up to an hour for part of the year.