United States to China Time Zones
Planning meetings, calls, or travel between United States and China? Our comprehensive time zone guide covers all major cities across both countries, helping you coordinate schedules and avoid timing conflicts.
Current Times in Major Cities
United States
China
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Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of New York
All City-to-City Time Conversions
From United States
New York to China
Los Angeles to China
San Francisco to China
Chicago to China
Miami to China
Boston to China
Houston to China
Phoenix to China
Seattle to China
Denver to China
Atlanta to China
Dallas to China
Las Vegas to China
Portland to China
Detroit to China
San Diego to China
Nashville to China
Austin to China
From China
Shanghai to United States
Beijing to United States
Shenzhen to United States
Business Insights
US-China business communications typically occur during US evening hours (China morning), requiring flexible scheduling from both sides.
Popular Routes
Popular timezone conversions include New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco to Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen. These routes represent major business and travel corridors with frequent time zone queries.
Timezone Overview
United States spans 5 timezones, while China covers 1 timezone. This complexity makes it essential to specify exact cities when planning international communications.
Planning International Meetings
When scheduling meetings between United States and China, 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