Abilene to Shanghai time converter

Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Abilene. When it is 9:00 AM in Abilene, it is 10:00 PM in Shanghai.

Abilene CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Shanghai CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Abilene
Texas, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
Shanghai
China
Sat, Oct 17
CSTUTC+8+13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Abilene to Shanghai conversion table

Every hour of today in Abilene and the matching time in Shanghai. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

AbileneShanghai
12:00 AM1:00 PM
1:00 AM2:00 PM
2:00 AM3:00 PM
3:00 AM4:00 PM
4:00 AM5:00 PM
5:00 AM6:00 PM
6:00 AM7:00 PM
7:00 AM8:00 PM
8:00 AM9:00 PM
9:00 AM10:00 PM
10:00 AM11:00 PM
11:00 AM12:00 AM+1 day
12:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
1:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
2:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
3:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
4:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
5:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM7:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM8:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM9:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM10:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM11:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM12:00 PM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Abilene (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Shanghai): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Abilene and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +13h

Distance

Abilene and Shanghai are 11,716 km (7,280 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Abilene and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Abilene.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Abilene?

When it is 9:00 AM in Abilene, it is 10:00 PM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Abilene?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Abilene (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Shanghai): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Abilene and Shanghai change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.