McAllen to Shanghai time converter

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

McAllen CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shanghai CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

McAllen
Texas, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
Shanghai
China
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC+8+13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

McAllen to Shanghai conversion table

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

McAllenShanghai
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 McAllen (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 McAllen and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +13h

Distance

McAllen and Shanghai are 12,364 km (7,683 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between McAllen and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of McAllen.

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

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

When is the best time to call Shanghai from McAllen?

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

Does the time difference between McAllen 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.