Shanghai to Foggy Bottom time converter

Foggy Bottom is 12 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Foggy Bottom.

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Foggy Bottom EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8
Foggy Bottom
District of Columbia, United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Foggy Bottom conversion table

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

ShanghaiFoggy Bottom
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 Foggy Bottom): 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 Foggy Bottom switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -12h

Distance

Shanghai and Foggy Bottom are 11,986 km (7,448 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Foggy Bottom?

Foggy Bottom is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in Foggy Bottom when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Foggy Bottom.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Foggy Bottom change?

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