Shanghai to Bristol time converter

Bristol is 12 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Bristol.

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Bristol EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8
Bristol
Virginia, United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Bristol conversion table

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

ShanghaiBristol
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 Bristol): 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 Bristol switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -12h

Distance

Shanghai and Bristol are 12,082 km (7,507 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Bristol?

Bristol is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Bristol.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Bristol change?

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