Alaska to Shanghai time converter

Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Alaska. When it is 9:00 AM in Alaska, it is 1:00 AM (Mon, Oct 19) in Shanghai.

Alaska AKDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shanghai CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Alaska
United States
Sun, Oct 18
AKDTUTC-8
Shanghai
China
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC+8+16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Alaska to Shanghai conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Alaska (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Shanghai).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +16h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +17h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +16h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Alaska and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Alaska.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Alaska, it is 1:00 AM (Mon, Oct 19) in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Alaska?

Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Alaska (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Shanghai).

Does the time difference between Alaska 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.