Central to Shanghai time converter

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

Central CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shanghai CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Central
Louisiana, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5
Shanghai
China
Sat, Oct 17
CSTUTC+8+13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Central to Shanghai conversion table

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

CentralShanghai
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 Central (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 Central and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

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

Distance

Central and Shanghai are 12,338 km (7,666 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Central and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Central.

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

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

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Central?

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

Does the time difference between Central 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.