Shanghai to Des Moines time converter

Des Moines is 13 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Des Moines.

Shanghai CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Des Moines CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shanghai
China
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC+8
Des Moines
Iowa, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5-13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Des Moines conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Shanghai (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Des Moines): 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 Des Moines switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -13h

Distance

Shanghai and Des Moines are 11,156 km (6,932 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in Des Moines when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Des Moines.

When is the best time to call Des Moines from Shanghai?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Shanghai (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Des Moines): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Des Moines change?

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