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Best Meeting Times Between Chicago and Beijing
Chicago sits in Central time, one hour behind New York, which makes the Beijing overlap slightly later in the US morning than the New York to Beijing route.
Recommended window
A workable window is often 6-7 AM Chicago / 7-8 PM Beijing.
Timezone difference
Beijing is usually 13 or 14 hours ahead of Chicago, depending on US daylight saving time. Three-letter abbreviations can be misleading, so use city names and a date when confirming international meeting times.
Remote team scheduling advice
For two-city meetings, use the cleanest overlap and keep the call short. For larger teams, add every participant to the tool above and let the overlap window decide whether the meeting should be live, async, or rotated.
What is the best time for a Chicago to Beijing meeting?
A workable window is often 6-7 AM Chicago / 7-8 PM Beijing.
How many hours apart are Chicago and Beijing?
Beijing is usually 13 or 14 hours ahead of Chicago, depending on US daylight saving time.
Is this gap bigger than New York to Beijing?
Yes, by one hour, since Chicago is in Central time, one hour behind New York.
What should I include in the calendar invite?
Include both local times, city names, and the date. Recheck the time during US and China holiday weeks.
Related timezone pages
New York to Beijing · Chicago to Singapore · 9 AM EST in Beijing · Global meeting guide