EST to BJT Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to China Standard Time (BJT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 12 hours ahead.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
00:15:37
Thursday, May 14, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Beijing · China Standard Time
12:15:37
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00

Convert a specific time

From: EST (New York)
To: BJT (Beijing)
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Daylight Saving status right now

EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00
BJT (China Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: EST observes DST while BJT does not. The 12-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can EST 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 New York (EST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between EST 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 EST to BJT conversion table

EST time (New York)BJT time (Beijing)Status
00:00 Thu12:00 ThuBJT working
01:00 Thu13:00 ThuBJT working
02:00 Thu14:00 ThuBJT working
03:00 Thu15:00 ThuBJT working
04:00 Thu16:00 ThuBJT working
05:00 Thu17:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
06:00 Thu18:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
07:00 Thu19:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
08:00 Thu20:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
09:00 Thu21:00 ThuEST working
10:00 Thu22:00 ThuEST working
11:00 Thu23:00 ThuEST working
12:00 Thu00:00 FriEST working
13:00 Thu01:00 FriEST working
14:00 Thu02:00 FriEST working
15:00 Thu03:00 FriEST working
16:00 Thu04:00 FriEST working
17:00 Thu05:00 FriOff-hours both sides
18:00 Thu06:00 FriOff-hours both sides
19:00 Thu07:00 FriOff-hours both sides
20:00 Thu08:00 FriOff-hours both sides
21:00 Thu09:00 FriBJT working
22:00 Thu10:00 FriBJT working
23:00 Thu11:00 FriBJT 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

Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia
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 New York and Shanghai

New York
Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
20:05
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 22m
Shanghai
Sunrise
05:00
Sunset
18:42
Solar noon
11:51
Daylight
13h 42m

Related converters

BJT to EST (reverse)EST to PSTEST to GMTEST to UTCEST to CETEST to ISTPST to BJTGMT to BJTUTC to BJTCET to BJTIST to BJT
Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Shanghai.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and BJT right now?+
BJT (China Standard Time) is currently 12 hours ahead EST (Eastern Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EST or BJT observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. BJT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and BJT?+
EST 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 New York?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in New York (EST), it is 00:00 Fri in Beijing (BJT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and BJT?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" 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 New York ahead of or behind Beijing?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind Beijing (BJT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now BJT is 12 hours ahead EST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for EST and BJT?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) 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 EST and BJT?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between EST and BJT. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.