Shanghai to Fort Lee time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Fort Lee EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8
Fort Lee
New Jersey, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Fort Lee conversion table

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

ShanghaiFort Lee
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 Fort Lee): 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 Fort Lee 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 Fort Lee are 11,845 km (7,360 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Fort Lee?

Fort Lee is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in Fort Lee when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

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

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Fort Lee change?

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