Shanghai to Baton Rouge time converter

Baton Rouge is 13 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Baton Rouge.

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Baton Rouge CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8
Louisiana, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-13h
Finding your time zone…

11:15 AM in Shanghai, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Baton Rouge conversion table

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

ShanghaiBaton Rouge
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 Baton Rouge): 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 Baton Rouge switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -13h

Distance

Shanghai and Baton Rouge are 12,341 km (7,668 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Baton Rouge?

Baton Rouge is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in Baton Rouge when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Baton Rouge.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Baton Rouge change?

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