North Charleston to Shanghai time converter

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

North Charleston EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

North Charleston
South Carolina, United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4
Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8+12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

North Charleston to Shanghai conversion table

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

North CharlestonShanghai
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 North Charleston (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 North Charleston and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +12h

Distance

North Charleston and Shanghai are 12,543 km (7,794 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between North Charleston and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of North Charleston.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in North Charleston?

When it is 9:00 AM in North Charleston, it is 9:00 PM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from North Charleston?

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

Does the time difference between North Charleston 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.