Arlington Heights to Shanghai time converter

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

Arlington Heights CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Arlington Heights
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8+13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Arlington Heights to Shanghai conversion table

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

Arlington HeightsShanghai
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 Arlington Heights (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 Arlington Heights and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +13h

Distance

Arlington Heights and Shanghai are 11,325 km (7,037 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Arlington Heights and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Arlington Heights.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Arlington Heights?

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

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Arlington Heights?

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

Does the time difference between Arlington Heights 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.