Shanghai to Abilene time converter

Abilene is 13 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Abilene.

Shanghai CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Abilene CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Shanghai
China
Sat, Oct 17
CSTUTC+8
Abilene
Texas, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Abilene conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -13h

Distance

Shanghai and Abilene are 11,716 km (7,280 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Abilene?

Abilene is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Abilene.

When is the best time to call Abilene from Shanghai?

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Abilene change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.