China
United States
Beijing to Chicago Time Difference
Chicago is 13 hours behind Beijing
Beijing vs Chicago — At a Glance
Beijing to Chicago — Hour-by-Hour
About Beijing and Chicago
Beijing (population: 21.5M) is known for the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, China's political center, and 2022 Olympics host. Chicago (population: 2.7M) is known for commodities trading, deep-dish pizza, architecture, and the Chicago Board of Trade.
Business Hours Overlap
Beijing is a national capital, so official government hours (typically 9 AM–5 PM) are the primary window for diplomatic and administrative communication with Chicago.
Calling Between Cities
With 13 hours between Beijing (+86) and Chicago (+1), finding a mutually convenient calling time is tricky. Consider scheduling calls in advance rather than calling spontaneously.
Currency
Beijing uses CNY while Chicago uses USD. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Beijing primarily speaks Mandarin, while Chicago speaks English. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare Beijing and Chicago visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and Chicago?
Chicago, United States is 13 hours behind Beijing, China. Beijing is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone (UTC+8) and Chicago is in the America/Chicago timezone (UTC-5).
When it's noon in Beijing, what time is it in Chicago?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Beijing, it's 11:00 PM in Chicago.
What is the best time to call Chicago from Beijing?
The best time to call Chicago from Beijing is during the overlapping business hours. When it's 9 AM in Beijing, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago. Aim for late morning to early afternoon in Beijing for the best chance of reaching someone during working hours.
What currency does Chicago use?
Chicago, United States uses USD. Beijing uses CNY. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Chicago?
The primary language in Chicago is English. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Chicago from Beijing?
To call Chicago from Beijing, dial your international access code followed by +1 and the local number. Beijing uses country code +86 and Chicago uses +1.
