Shanghai to Columbia Heights time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Columbia Heights EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8
Columbia Heights
District of Columbia, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Columbia Heights conversion table

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

ShanghaiColumbia Heights
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 Columbia Heights): 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 Columbia Heights 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 Columbia Heights are 11,984 km (7,447 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Columbia Heights?

Columbia Heights is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in Columbia Heights when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

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

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Columbia Heights change?

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