East Boston to Shanghai time converter

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

East Boston EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

East Boston
Massachusetts, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4
Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8+12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

East Boston to Shanghai conversion table

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

East BostonShanghai
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 East Boston (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 East Boston and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +12h

Distance

East Boston and Shanghai are 11,732 km (7,290 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between East Boston and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of East Boston.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in East Boston?

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

When is the best time to call Shanghai from East Boston?

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

Does the time difference between East Boston 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.