Shanghai to Elk River time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Elk River CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Shanghai
China
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC+8
Elk River
Minnesota, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Elk River conversion table

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

ShanghaiElk River
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 Elk River): 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 Elk River 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 Elk River are 10,800 km (6,711 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Elk River?

Elk River is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in Elk River when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

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

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Elk River change?

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