Shanghai to Dallas time converter

Dallas is 15 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Dallas.

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Dallas PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8
Dallas
Oregon, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7-15h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Dallas conversion table

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

ShanghaiDallas
12:00 AM9:00 AM−1 day
1:00 AM10:00 AM−1 day
2:00 AM11:00 AM−1 day
3:00 AM12:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM1:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM2:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
10:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
11:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
12:00 PM9:00 PM−1 day
1:00 PM10:00 PM−1 day
2:00 PM11:00 PM−1 day
3:00 PM12:00 AM
4:00 PM1:00 AM
5:00 PM2:00 AM
6:00 PM3:00 AM
7:00 PM4:00 AM
8:00 PM5:00 AM
9:00 PM6:00 AM
10:00 PM7:00 AM
11:00 PM8:00 AM

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Shanghai (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Dallas): 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 Dallas switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -15h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -16h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -15h

Distance

Shanghai and Dallas are 9,318 km (5,790 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Dallas?

Dallas is 15 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Dallas.

When is the best time to call Dallas from Shanghai?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Shanghai (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Dallas): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Dallas change?

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