Fort Lauderdale to Shanghai time converter

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

Fort Lauderdale EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai CST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Fort Lauderdale
Florida, United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4
Shanghai
China
Thu, Oct 22
CSTUTC+8+12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Fort Lauderdale to Shanghai conversion table

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

Fort LauderdaleShanghai
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 Fort Lauderdale (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 Fort Lauderdale and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +12h

Distance

Fort Lauderdale and Shanghai are 13,238 km (8,226 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Fort Lauderdale.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Fort Lauderdale?

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

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Fort Lauderdale?

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

Does the time difference between Fort Lauderdale 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.