Scotch Plains to Shanghai time converter

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

Scotch Plains EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Scotch Plains
New Jersey, 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)

Scotch Plains to Shanghai conversion table

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

Scotch PlainsShanghai
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 Scotch Plains (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 Scotch Plains 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

Distance

Scotch Plains and Shanghai are 11,858 km (7,368 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Scotch Plains and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Scotch Plains.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Scotch Plains?

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

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Scotch Plains?

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

Does the time difference between Scotch Plains 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.