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.

18 cities in United States3 cities in China

Current Times in Major Cities

United States

New York
Fri, Jul 18, 2025
11:18 AM
UTC-4
Los Angeles
Fri, Jul 18, 2025
8:18 AM
UTC-7
San Francisco
Fri, Jul 18, 2025
8:18 AM
UTC-7
Chicago
Fri, Jul 18, 2025
10:18 AM
UTC-5

China

Shanghai
Fri, Jul 18, 2025
11:18 PM
UTC+8
Beijing
Fri, Jul 18, 2025
11:18 PM
UTC+8
Shenzhen
Fri, Jul 18, 2025
11:18 PM
UTC+8

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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