Boston Beijing Time Difference

How many hours ahead is Beijing from Boston?

Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Boston (EST) or 12 hours ahead (EDT). When it's 8:00 AM in Boston, it's 9:00 PM in Beijing. China does not observe DST.

Boston uses ET (Eastern Time) while Beijing uses CST (China Standard Time).

Best Time to Call Beijing from Boston

Optimal window: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Boston time (8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Beijing next day). Evening calls from Boston reach morning business hours in Beijing.

Boston's universities have extensive academic partnerships with institutions in Beijing.

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