Rochester to Shanghai time converter

Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Rochester. When it is 9:00 AM in Rochester, it is 4:00 PM in Shanghai.

Rochester BST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Rochester
United Kingdom
Tue, Oct 20
BSTUTC+1
Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8+7h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Rochester to Shanghai conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Rochester (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: +7h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: +8h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +7h

Distance

Rochester and Shanghai are 9,173 km (5,700 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Rochester and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Rochester.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Rochester, it is 4:00 PM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Rochester?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Rochester (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai).

Does the time difference between Rochester 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.