Shanghai to Allentown time converter

Allentown is 12 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Allentown.

Shanghai CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Allentown EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Shanghai
China
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC+8
Allentown
Pennsylvania, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Allentown conversion table

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

ShanghaiAllentown
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 Allentown): 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 Allentown switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -12h

Distance

Shanghai and Allentown are 11,840 km (7,357 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Allentown?

Allentown is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Allentown.

When is the best time to call Allentown 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 Allentown): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Allentown change?

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