Shanghai to Cartagena time converter
Cartagena is 11 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 10:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Cartagena.
8:47 PM in Shanghai, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Shanghai to Cartagena conversion table
Every hour of today in Shanghai and the matching time in Cartagena. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Shanghai | Cartagena |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Cartagena): 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 Cartagena switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 21, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -11h
- Apr 4, 2027 – Sep 5, 2027: -12h
- Sep 5, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -11h
Distance
Shanghai and Cartagena are 18,762 km (11,658 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Cartagena?
Cartagena is 11 hours behind Shanghai.
What time is it in Cartagena when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?
When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 10:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Cartagena.
When is the best time to call Cartagena from Shanghai?
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Cartagena): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Does the time difference between Shanghai and Cartagena change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.