Shanghai to Chelsea time converter

Chelsea is 12 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Chelsea.

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chelsea EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Shanghai
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8
Chelsea
Massachusetts, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Chelsea conversion table

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

ShanghaiChelsea
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 Chelsea): 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 Chelsea switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -12h

Distance

Shanghai and Chelsea are 11,731 km (7,289 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Chelsea?

Chelsea is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Chelsea.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Chelsea change?

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