Canton to Shanghai time converter

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Canton. When it is 9:00 AM in Canton, it is 9:00 PM in Shanghai.

Canton EDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shanghai CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Canton
Michigan, United States
Sat, Oct 17
EDTUTC-4
Shanghai
China
Sun, Oct 18
CSTUTC+8+12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Canton to Shanghai conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Canton (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM 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 Canton and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: +12h

Distance

Canton and Shanghai are 11,450 km (7,115 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Canton and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Canton.

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

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

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Canton?

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

Does the time difference between Canton 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.