Pekin to Shanghai time converter

Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Pekin. When it is 9:00 AM in Pekin, it is 10:00 PM in Shanghai.

Pekin CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shanghai CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Pekin
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
Shanghai
China
Sun, Oct 18
CSTUTC+8+13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Pekin to Shanghai conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Pekin (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM 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 Pekin and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +13h

Distance

Pekin and Shanghai are 11,415 km (7,093 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Pekin and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Pekin.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Pekin?

When it is 9:00 AM in Pekin, it is 10:00 PM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Pekin?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Pekin (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Shanghai): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Pekin 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.