Time difference between Beijing and Seattle

Seattle is 16 hours behind Beijing.

China · China Standard Time

8:45 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

United States · Pacific Standard Time

4:45 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Beijing to Seattle time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Beijing and Seattle?

Seattle is 16 hours behind Beijing. Beijing is on UTC+8 and Seattle is on UTC−8.

What time is it in Seattle when it is 9 AM in Beijing?

When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 5:00 PM the previous day in Seattle.

When is the best time to call Seattle from Beijing?

The best time to call or meet is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM in Beijing (5:00 PM–6:00 PM in Seattle), when both places are in normal office hours.

Which days are working days in both Beijing and Seattle?

Both Beijing and Seattle usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Beijing and Seattle change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when Seattle will be 15 hours behind Beijing.

Beijing is 16 hours ahead of Seattle. More: time in Beijing · time in Seattle