Shanghai to Bluffton time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Bluffton EDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shanghai
China
Sun, Oct 18
CSTUTC+8
Bluffton
South Carolina, United States
Sat, Oct 17
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Bluffton conversion table

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

ShanghaiBluffton
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 Bluffton): 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 Bluffton 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 Bluffton are 12,578 km (7,816 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Bluffton?

Bluffton is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Bluffton change?

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