New Jersey to Shanghai time converter

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of New Jersey. When it is 9:00 AM in New Jersey, it is 9:00 PM in Shanghai.

New Jersey EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

New Jersey
United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4
Shanghai
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8+12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New Jersey to Shanghai conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in New Jersey (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM 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 New Jersey and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +12h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between New Jersey and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of New Jersey.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in New Jersey?

When it is 9:00 AM in New Jersey, it is 9:00 PM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from New Jersey?

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

Does the time difference between New Jersey 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.