CST to BJT Time Converter

Convert Central Standard Time (CST) to China Standard Time (BJT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 13 hours ahead.

Chicago · Central Standard Time
22:13:52
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Beijing · China Standard Time
11:13:52
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00

Convert a specific time

From: CST (Chicago)
To: BJT (Beijing)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CST (Central Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-05:00 → UTC-06:00
BJT (China Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CST observes DST while BJT does not. The 13-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CST starts or ends DST.

When can CST and BJT meet?

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BJT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Chicago (CST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between CST and BJT.
The two zones are too far apart for synchronous meetings during normal working hours. Plan async or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.

Hour-by-hour CST to BJT conversion table

CST time (Chicago)BJT time (Beijing)Status
00:00 Tue13:00 TueBJT working
01:00 Tue14:00 TueBJT working
02:00 Tue15:00 TueBJT working
03:00 Tue16:00 TueBJT working
04:00 Tue17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue22:00 TueCST working
10:00 Tue23:00 TueCST working
11:00 Tue00:00 WedCST working
12:00 Tue01:00 WedCST working
13:00 Tue02:00 WedCST working
14:00 Tue03:00 WedCST working
15:00 Tue04:00 WedCST working
16:00 Tue05:00 WedCST working
17:00 Tue06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue09:00 WedBJT working
21:00 Tue10:00 WedBJT working
22:00 Tue11:00 WedBJT working
23:00 Tue12:00 WedBJT working

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Central Standard Time (CST)
IANA identifier
America/Chicago
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
CDT
Major cities in this zone
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew Orleans
China Standard Time (BJT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Shanghai
Current UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+8
Major cities in this zone
ShanghaiBeijingShenzhenGuangzhou

Sun today in Chicago and Shanghai

Chicago
Sunrise
05:34
Sunset
20:01
Solar noon
12:48
Daylight
14h 26m
Shanghai
Sunrise
05:01
Sunset
18:42
Solar noon
11:51
Daylight
13h 40m

Related converters

BJT to CST (reverse)CST to ESTCST to PSTCST to GMTCST to UTCCST to CETEST to BJTPST to BJTGMT to BJTUTC to BJTCET to BJT
Looking for local time? See time in Chicago or time in Shanghai.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CST and BJT right now?+
BJT (China Standard Time) is currently 13 hours ahead CST (Central Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CST or BJT observe daylight saving time?+
CST: observes daylight saving time. BJT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CST and BJT?+
CST and BJT have no business-hour overlap, even at the edges of a typical workday. Async collaboration or non-9-5 scheduling is the practical choice.
What time is it in Beijing when it is 12:00 noon in Chicago?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Chicago (CST), it is 01:00 Wed in Beijing (BJT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CST and BJT?+
CST maps to "America/Chicago" in the IANA database. BJT maps to "Asia/Shanghai". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Chicago ahead of or behind Beijing?+
Whether Chicago (CST) is ahead of or behind Beijing (BJT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now BJT is 13 hours ahead CST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CST and BJT?+
CST is UTC-05:00 (CDT) and BJT is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both CST and BJT?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between CST and BJT. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.