Palmerston North to Shanghai time converter

Shanghai is 5 hours behind Palmerston North. When it is 9:00 AM in Palmerston North, it is 4:00 AM in Shanghai.

Palmerston North NZDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shanghai CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Palmerston North
New Zealand
Sat, Oct 17
NZDTUTC+13
Shanghai
China
Sat, Oct 17
CSTUTC+8-5h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Palmerston North to Shanghai conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Palmerston North (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Shanghai).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Palmerston North and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -5h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Sep 26, 2027: -4h
  • Sep 26, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -5h

Distance

Palmerston North and Shanghai are 9,715 km (6,037 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Palmerston North and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 5 hours behind Palmerston North.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Palmerston North, it is 4:00 AM in Shanghai.

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

Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Palmerston North (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Shanghai).

Does the time difference between Palmerston North 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.