Shanghai to Cambridge time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Cambridge EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8
Cambridge
Ontario, Canada
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Cambridge conversion table

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

ShanghaiCambridge
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 Cambridge): 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge are 11,431 km (7,103 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Cambridge?

Cambridge is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Cambridge change?

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