Rapid City to Shanghai time converter

Shanghai is 14 hours ahead of Rapid City. When it is 9:00 AM in Rapid City, it is 11:00 PM in Shanghai.

Rapid City MDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Rapid City
South Dakota, United States
Tue, Oct 20
MDTUTC-6
Shanghai
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8+14h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Rapid City to Shanghai conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Rapid City (7:00 AM – 8:00 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 Rapid City and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +14h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +15h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +14h

Distance

Rapid City and Shanghai are 10,493 km (6,520 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Rapid City and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 14 hours ahead of Rapid City.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Rapid City?

When it is 9:00 AM in Rapid City, it is 11:00 PM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Rapid City?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Rapid City (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in Shanghai): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Rapid City 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.