Shanghai to Akron time converter

Akron is 12 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Akron.

Shanghai CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Akron EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shanghai
China
Sun, Oct 18
CSTUTC+8
Akron
Ohio, United States
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Akron conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Shanghai (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Akron): 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 Akron switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -12h

Distance

Shanghai and Akron are 11,636 km (7,230 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Akron?

Akron is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Akron.

When is the best time to call Akron from Shanghai?

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Akron change?

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