Shanghai to Elizabeth City time converter

Elizabeth City is 12 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in Elizabeth City.

Shanghai CST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Elizabeth City EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai
China
Thu, Oct 22
CSTUTC+8
Elizabeth City
North Carolina, United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Elizabeth City conversion table

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

ShanghaiElizabeth City
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 Elizabeth City): 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 Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City are 12,284 km (7,633 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Elizabeth City?

Elizabeth City is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in Elizabeth City when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in Elizabeth City.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Elizabeth City change?

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