Iowa City to Shanghai time converter

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

Iowa City CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Iowa City
Iowa, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5
Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8+13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Iowa City to Shanghai conversion table

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

Iowa CityShanghai
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 Iowa City (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 Iowa City and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

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

Distance

Iowa City and Shanghai are 11,234 km (6,980 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Iowa City and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Iowa City.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Iowa City?

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

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Iowa City?

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

Does the time difference between Iowa City 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.