Shanghai to Fairbanks time converter

Fairbanks is 16 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 5:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Fairbanks.

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Fairbanks AKDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Shanghai
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8
Fairbanks
Alaska, United States
Mon, Oct 19
AKDTUTC-8-16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Fairbanks conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Shanghai (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Fairbanks).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Shanghai and Fairbanks switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -16h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -17h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -16h

Distance

Shanghai and Fairbanks are 6,934 km (4,309 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Fairbanks?

Fairbanks is 16 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 5:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Fairbanks.

When is the best time to call Fairbanks from Shanghai?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Shanghai (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Fairbanks).

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Fairbanks change?

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