Beijing is 13 hours ahead of New York during EST (winter), and 12 hours ahead during EDT (summer). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 10:00 PM in Beijing. China does not observe DST.
The time difference shifts by 1 hour when New York switches between EST and EDT while Beijing stays on CST (China Standard Time) year-round.
Early morning NY works best! 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM New York corresponds to 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Beijing. NY morning catches Beijing evening.
Beijing is China's political and cultural capital, home to the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Air China and United operate direct flights to JFK. Strong ties in diplomacy, education, and culture.