Lake Charles to Shanghai time converter

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

Lake Charles CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Lake Charles
Louisiana, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
Shanghai
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8+13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Lake Charles to Shanghai conversion table

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

Lake CharlesShanghai
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 Lake Charles (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 Lake Charles and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +13h

Distance

Lake Charles and Shanghai are 12,265 km (7,621 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Lake Charles.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Lake Charles?

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

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Lake Charles?

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

Does the time difference between Lake Charles 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.