Columbia to Shanghai time converter

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

Columbia EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Shanghai CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

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

Columbia to Shanghai conversion table

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

ColumbiaShanghai
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 Columbia (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 Columbia and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +12h

Distance

Columbia and Shanghai are 12,389 km (7,698 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Columbia and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Columbia.

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

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

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Columbia?

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

Does the time difference between Columbia 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.