Kingston to Shanghai time converter

Shanghai is 4 hours behind Kingston. When it is 9:00 AM in Kingston, it is 5:00 AM in Shanghai.

Kingston UTC+12

Friday, October 23, 2026

Shanghai CST

Friday, October 23, 2026

Kingston
Norfolk Island
Fri, Oct 23
UTC+12
Shanghai
China
Fri, Oct 23
CSTUTC+8-4h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Kingston to Shanghai conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Kingston (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in Shanghai).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Kingston and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 23, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -4h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -3h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027: -4h

Distance

Kingston and Shanghai are 8,314 km (5,166 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Kingston and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 4 hours behind Kingston.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Kingston?

When it is 9:00 AM in Kingston, it is 5:00 AM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Kingston?

Both sides are at work from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Kingston (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in Shanghai).

Does the time difference between Kingston 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.