Foggy Bottom to Shanghai time converter

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

Foggy Bottom EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Foggy Bottom
District of Columbia, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4
Shanghai
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8+12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Foggy Bottom to Shanghai conversion table

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

Foggy BottomShanghai
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 Foggy Bottom (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 Foggy Bottom 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

Foggy Bottom and Shanghai are 11,986 km (7,448 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Foggy Bottom and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Foggy Bottom.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Foggy Bottom?

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

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Foggy Bottom?

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

Does the time difference between Foggy Bottom 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.