Shanghai to Brent time converter

Brent is 13 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Brent.

Shanghai CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Brent CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC+8
Florida, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5-13h
Finding your time zone…

4:15 AM in Shanghai, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Brent conversion table

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

ShanghaiBrent
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 Brent): 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 Brent switch clocks on different dates:

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

Distance

Shanghai and Brent are 12,517 km (7,778 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Brent?

Brent is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Brent.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Brent change?

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