North Potomac to Shanghai time converter

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

North Potomac EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

North Potomac
Maryland, 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)

North Potomac to Shanghai conversion table

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

North PotomacShanghai
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 Potomac (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 Potomac 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

Distance

North Potomac and Shanghai are 11,961 km (7,432 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between North Potomac and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of North Potomac.

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

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

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

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in North Potomac (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 Potomac 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.