Crystal to Shanghai time converter

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

Crystal CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shanghai CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Crystal
Minnesota, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
Shanghai
China
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC+8+13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Crystal to Shanghai conversion table

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

CrystalShanghai
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 Crystal (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 Crystal and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

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

Distance

Crystal and Shanghai are 10,834 km (6,732 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Crystal and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Crystal.

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

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

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Crystal?

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

Does the time difference between Crystal 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.