Shanghai to East Hartford time converter
East Hartford is 12 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in East Hartford.
Shanghai CST
Thursday, October 22, 2026
East Hartford EDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
7:02 AM in Shanghai, Thursday, October 22, 2026
Shanghai to East Hartford conversion table
Every hour of today in Shanghai and the matching time in East Hartford. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Shanghai | East Hartford |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 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 East Hartford): 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 East Hartford switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 22, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -12h
Distance
Shanghai and East Hartford are 11,770 km (7,314 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Shanghai and East Hartford?
East Hartford is 12 hours behind Shanghai.
What time is it in East Hartford when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?
When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in East Hartford.
When is the best time to call East Hartford 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 East Hartford): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Does the time difference between Shanghai and East Hartford change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.