Shanghai to Arbutus time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Arbutus EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

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

Shanghai to Arbutus conversion table

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

ShanghaiArbutus
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 Arbutus): 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 Arbutus 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 Arbutus are 11,957 km (7,430 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Arbutus?

Arbutus is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Arbutus change?

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