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Time difference between China and United States
Time difference
United States is 12 h behind China. Right now it is 05:57 in China and 17:57 in United States.
China vs United States
China → United States
- China
- 05:57 UTC+8:00
- United States
- 17:57 UTC−4:00
- Difference
- 12 h
You fly west and gain 12 h. On arrival your body clock reads 12 h ahead of local time — westward trips are usually easier to shake off.
Offsets shift through the year because countries start and end daylight saving on different dates. The figures above use each country’s current offset, so they stay correct as the seasons change.
Common questions
What is the time difference between China and United States?
United States is 12 h behind China.
What time is it in United States now?
It is currently 17:57 in United States (UTC−4:00).