Des Moines to Shanghai time converter

Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Des Moines. When it is 9:00 AM in Des Moines, it is 12:00 AM (Wed, Oct 21) in Shanghai.

Des Moines PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Des Moines
Washington, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7
Shanghai
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8+15h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Des Moines to Shanghai conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Des Moines (7:00 AM – 9:00 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 Des Moines and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +15h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +16h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +15h

Distance

Des Moines and Shanghai are 9,204 km (5,719 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Des Moines.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Des Moines?

When it is 9:00 AM in Des Moines, it is 12:00 AM (Wed, Oct 21) in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Des Moines?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Des Moines (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Shanghai): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Des Moines 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.