Shanghai to Columbus time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Columbus EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

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

Shanghai to Columbus conversion table

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

ShanghaiColumbus
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 Columbus): 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 Columbus 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 Columbus are 11,708 km (7,275 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Columbus?

Columbus is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Columbus change?

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