Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Kingston, it's that in Beijing.
When it's 8:00 am in Kingston, it's 9:00 pm in Beijing — night there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Kingston, it's 11:00 pm in Beijing — night there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Kingston, it's 1:00 am in Beijing — late night there, the next day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Kingston, it's 4:00 am in Beijing — late night there, the next day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Kingston, it's 6:00 am in Beijing — morning there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Kingston, it's 10:00 am in Beijing — late morning there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Kingston uses the JMD ($) and Beijing uses the CNY (¥). Language shifts too — English in Kingston, Chinese in Beijing. Be careful behind the wheel: Kingston drives on the left, Beijing on the right.
- Country
- Jamaica
- Capital
- Kingston
- Currency
- Jamaican dollar (JMD · $)
- Language
- English, Jamaican Patois
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- China
- Capital
- Beijing
- Currency
- Chinese yuan (CNY · ¥)
- Language
- Chinese
- Calling code
- +86
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Kingston and Beijing?
Kingston is 13 hours ahead of Beijing. Kingston runs on GMT-5 and Beijing on GMT+8. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Kingston, what time is it in Beijing?
10:00 am in Kingston is 11:00 pm in Beijing on the same day — night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Kingston, what time is it in Beijing?
3:00 pm in Kingston is 4:00 am in Beijing the next day — late night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Kingston from Beijing?
About 13,433 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 16h 18m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Kingston and Beijing use?
Kingston uses the Jamaican dollar (JMD, $); Beijing uses the Chinese yuan (CNY, ¥). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Kingston from Beijing?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +1, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Kingston and Beijing?
Kingston primarily speaks English, Jamaican Patois; Beijing speaks Chinese. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Kingston and Beijing drive on the same side of the road?
No. Jamaica drives on the left, China on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.