Ottawa South to Shanghai time converter

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

Ottawa South EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Ottawa South
Ontario, Canada
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4
Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8+12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Ottawa South to Shanghai conversion table

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

Ottawa SouthShanghai
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 Ottawa South (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 Ottawa South and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +12h

Distance

Ottawa South and Shanghai are 11,322 km (7,035 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Ottawa South and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Ottawa South.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Ottawa South?

When it is 9:00 AM in Ottawa South, it is 9:00 PM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Ottawa South?

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

Does the time difference between Ottawa South 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.