China to United States Time Zones

Planning meetings, calls, or travel between China and United States? Our comprehensive time zone guide covers all major cities across both countries, helping you coordinate schedules and avoid timing conflicts.

3 cities in China18 cities in United States

Current Times in Major Cities

China

Shanghai
Sat, Jun 28, 2025
7:09 PM
UTC+8
Beijing
Sat, Jun 28, 2025
7:09 PM
UTC+8
Shenzhen
Sat, Jun 28, 2025
7:09 PM
UTC+8

United States

New York
Sat, Jun 28, 2025
7:09 AM
UTC-4
Los Angeles
Sat, Jun 28, 2025
4:09 AM
UTC-7
San Francisco
Sat, Jun 28, 2025
4:09 AM
UTC-7
Chicago
Sat, Jun 28, 2025
6:09 AM
UTC-5

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Business Insights

Business relationships between China and United States require careful timezone coordination. Consider cultural preferences for meeting times, with many companies adopting flexible schedules to accommodate international partnerships.

Popular Routes

Popular timezone conversions include Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen to New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco. These routes represent major business and travel corridors with frequent time zone queries.

Timezone Overview

China spans 1 timezone, while United States covers 5 timezones. This complexity makes it essential to specify exact cities when planning international communications.

Planning International Meetings

When scheduling meetings between China and United States, consider:

  • Multiple time zones within each country may affect scheduling
  • Daylight Saving Time changes occur at different dates
  • Cultural preferences for meeting times vary by region
  • Business hours and holiday schedules differ between countries
  • Peak productivity hours may not align across time zones