Shanghai to Albany time converter
Albany is 15 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Albany.
7:29 PM in Shanghai, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Shanghai to Albany conversion table
Every hour of today in Shanghai and the matching time in Albany. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Shanghai | Albany |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
Best time to call or meet
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Shanghai (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Albany): 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 Albany switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -15h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -16h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -15h
Distance
Shanghai and Albany are 9,351 km (5,810 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Albany?
Albany is 15 hours behind Shanghai.
What time is it in Albany when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?
When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Albany.
When is the best time to call Albany from Shanghai?
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Shanghai (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Albany): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Does the time difference between Shanghai and Albany change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.