Kingston to Shanghai time converter

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

Kingston EST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shanghai CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Kingston
Jamaica
Sun, Oct 18
ESTUTC-5
Shanghai
China
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC+8+13h
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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 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 Kingston (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 stays 13 hours all year.

Distance

Kingston and Shanghai are 14,205 km (8,827 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Kingston and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Kingston.

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

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

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Kingston?

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

Does the time difference between Kingston and Shanghai change?

No. The difference stays 13 hours all year.