Shanghai to Katy time converter

Katy is 13 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Katy.

Shanghai CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Katy CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shanghai
China
Sun, Oct 18
CSTUTC+8
Katy
Texas, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5-13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Katy conversion table

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

ShanghaiKaty
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 Katy): 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 Katy switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -13h

Distance

Shanghai and Katy are 12,171 km (7,563 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Katy?

Katy is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Katy.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Katy change?

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