US Presidential Election Time Schedule Information:

Part1. Overview of Election Day Process
Beijing time November 5th 13:00 (US Eastern time November 5th 00:00):
- Residents of two towns in New Hampshire were the first to vote.
Starting from 19:00 on November 5th Beijing time (6:00 on November 5th Eastern Time in the United States):
- Most of the polling stations in the United States are gradually opening, and the election officially begins.
Beijing time November 6th, 8:00-11:00:
- The polling stations in each state began to gradually close, and the vote counting started step by step.
Part2. Swing state polling station closing time (Beijing time, November 6th)
- Wisconsin: 10:00
- Michigan: 9:00/10:00*
-Georgia: 8:00
-North Carolina: 8:30
- Nevada: 11:00**
- Arizona: 10:00**
(Note: *Michigan has two time zones, with most polling stations closing at 9:00, and some experiencing latency until 10:00. **In Arizona, results are typically reported about an hour after all polling stations have closed.)
Part3. Election results or preliminary reservation
After 12:00 on November 6th Beijing time (after 23:00 on November 5th Eastern Time in the United States):
As the statistical results are continuously released, the election results nationwide will gradually become clear. If the election is close, it may take longer to wait for the final results.
Part4. Important events after election day
November 6 - December 11: Certification of election results in each state.
December 17th: The Electoral College begins voting officially.
January 6, 2025: The U.S. Congress convenes to tally and certify the electoral votes.
January 20, 2025: The new president of the United States is officially inaugurated.