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Time difference between San Francisco and Beijing

Beijing is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.

United States · Pacific Standard Time
4:35 PM
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Beijing
China · China Standard Time
8:35 AM
Thursday, November 12, 2026

San Francisco to Beijing time converter

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

San FranciscoBeijing
12:00 AM4:00 PM
1:00 AM5:00 PM
2:00 AM6:00 PM
3:00 AM7:00 PM
4:00 AM8:00 PM
5:00 AM9:00 PM
6:00 AM10:00 PM
7:00 AM11:00 PM
8:00 AM12:00 AM (next day)
9:00 AM1:00 AM (next day)
10:00 AM2:00 AM (next day)
11:00 AM3:00 AM (next day)
12:00 PM4:00 AM (next day)
1:00 PM5:00 AM (next day)
2:00 PM6:00 AM (next day)
3:00 PM7:00 AM (next day)
4:00 PM8:00 AM (next day)
5:00 PM9:00 AM (next day)
6:00 PM10:00 AM (next day)
7:00 PM11:00 AM (next day)
8:00 PM12:00 PM (next day)
9:00 PM1:00 PM (next day)
10:00 PM2:00 PM (next day)
11:00 PM3:00 PM (next day)

Questions

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Beijing?

Beijing is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco. San Francisco is on UTC−8 and Beijing is on UTC+8.

What time is it in Beijing when it is 9 AM in San Francisco?

When it is 9:00 AM in San Francisco, it is 1:00 AM the next day in Beijing.

When is the best time to call Beijing from San Francisco?

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

Which days are working days in both San Francisco and Beijing?

Both San Francisco and Beijing usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between San Francisco and Beijing change?

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

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