Beijing Time to PST Converter
PST is 16 hours behind CST. 9:00 AM CST = 5:00 PM PST (previous day).
PST is 16 hours behind CST at the moment. To convert Beijing Time to PST, subtract 16 hours from the Beijing Time time: 9:00 AM CST = 5:00 PM PST (previous day).
Beijing Time (Beijing time) is used in Beijing, China. PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver.
PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time.
Beijing Time to PST time conversion table
Beijing Time to PST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Beijing Time | PST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM−1 |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM−1 |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM−1 |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 |
| Beijing Time | PST |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM−1 |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM−1 |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| Beijing Time | PST |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
Conversion table from Beijing Time to PST for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in PST, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Beijing Time to PST
Subtract 16 hours from the Beijing Time time to get PST.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 5:00 PM PST (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM CST = 9:00 AM PST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Beijing Time and PST
The time difference between Beijing Time and PST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 7 Mar 2026: PST is 16 hours behind of Beijing Time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: PST is 15 hours behind of Beijing Time.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: PST is 16 hours behind of Beijing Time.
Beijing Time and PST during daylight saving time
- Beijing Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
- PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
Best time for a meeting between Beijing Time and PST
Beijing Time and PST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CST, which is 3:00 PM PST.
Beijing Time to PST FAQ
What is the time difference between Beijing Time and PST?
Right now PST is 16 hours behind CST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM Beijing Time in PST?
9:00 AM CST is 5:00 PM PST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) Beijing Time in PST?
12:00 PM CST is 8:00 PM PST (previous day).
Is PST ahead of or behind Beijing Time?
PST is 16 hours behind CST, so it is earlier in PST than in Beijing Time.
Does Beijing Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Beijing Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does PST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between Beijing Time and PST?
Beijing Time and PST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CST, which is 3:00 PM PST.
Is PT the same as PST?
PST is the winter (standard) name of Pacific Time (PT). From March to November the same clocks are called PDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.