Time zone conversion between China and US Central Time
When it's 9:00 PM in China, it will be 7:00 AM in US Central Time.
China uniquely operates on a single timezone, China Standard Time (CST, GMT+8), despite spanning five geographical time zones across the country. This unified system simplifies national coordination but creates significant variations in sunrise and sunset times across regions. Standard business hours typically run from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a lunch break from noon to 2:00 PM in many organizations. As the world's second-largest economy and leading manufacturing center, China maintains critical business relationships globally. Major economic hubs include Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, each serving as vital centers for technology, finance, and international trade operations.
US Central Time (CT, GMT-6/-5) covers America's heartland including Chicago, Houston, Dallas, and Minneapolis. The timezone observes daylight saving time from March to November, shifting to GMT-5 during summer months. Standard business hours generally run from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays. Chicago serves as a major financial center, hosting significant commodities trading and the Chicago Board of Trade. Houston emphasizes energy sector operations while Dallas focuses on telecommunications and technology. The timezone bridges East and West Coast operations, providing convenient coordination windows with both regions. Central Time also maintains workday overlap with both European morning hours and Asian evening business activities.
| China Time | US Central Time Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 AM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 PM (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM (previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 AM |