Cary to Shanghai time converter

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

Cary EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shanghai CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Cary
North Carolina, United States
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4
Shanghai
China
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC+8+12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Cary to Shanghai conversion table

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

CaryShanghai
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 Cary (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 Cary and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +12h

Distance

Cary and Shanghai are 12,270 km (7,624 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Cary and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Cary.

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

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

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Cary?

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

Does the time difference between Cary 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.