Pennsylvania to Shanghai time converter

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

Pennsylvania EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Pennsylvania
United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4
Shanghai
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8+12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Pennsylvania to Shanghai conversion table

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

PennsylvaniaShanghai
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 Pennsylvania (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 Pennsylvania 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

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Pennsylvania and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Pennsylvania.

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

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

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Pennsylvania?

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

Does the time difference between Pennsylvania 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.