Shanghai to Chester time converter

Chester is 12 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in Chester.

Shanghai CST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Chester EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai
China
Thu, Oct 22
CSTUTC+8
Chester
Pennsylvania, United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Chester conversion table

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

ShanghaiChester
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 Chester): 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 Chester switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -12h

Distance

Shanghai and Chester are 11,924 km (7,409 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Chester?

Chester is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in Chester.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Chester change?

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