Rock Island to Shanghai time converter

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

Rock Island CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Rock Island
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8+13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Rock Island to Shanghai conversion table

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

Rock IslandShanghai
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 Rock Island (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 Rock Island and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +13h

Distance

Rock Island and Shanghai are 11,286 km (7,013 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Rock Island and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Rock Island.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Rock Island?

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

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Rock Island?

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

Does the time difference between Rock Island 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.