Austin to Shanghai time converter

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

Austin CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shanghai CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Austin
Texas, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
Shanghai
China
Sun, Oct 18
CSTUTC+8+13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Austin to Shanghai conversion table

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

AustinShanghai
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 Austin (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 Austin and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +13h

Distance

Austin and Shanghai are 12,023 km (7,471 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Austin and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Austin.

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

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

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Austin?

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

Does the time difference between Austin 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.