Boston to Shanghai time converter
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Boston. When it is 9:00 AM in Boston, it is 4:00 PM in Shanghai.
2:35 AM in Boston, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Boston to Shanghai conversion table
Every hour of today in Boston and the matching time in Shanghai. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Boston | Shanghai |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Boston (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Boston and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: +7h
- Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: +8h
- Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +7h
Distance
Boston and Shanghai are 9,081 km (5,643 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Boston and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Boston.
What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Boston?
When it is 9:00 AM in Boston, it is 4:00 PM in Shanghai.
When is the best time to call Shanghai from Boston?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Boston (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai).
Does the time difference between Boston 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.