Shanghai to Clay time converter

Clay is 12 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Clay.

Shanghai CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Clay EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shanghai
China
Sun, Oct 18
CSTUTC+8
Clay
New York, United States
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Clay conversion table

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

ShanghaiClay
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 Clay): 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 Clay switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -12h

Distance

Shanghai and Clay are 11,548 km (7,176 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Clay?

Clay is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Clay.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Clay change?

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