Shanghai to Kinston time converter

Kinston is 12 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Kinston.

Shanghai CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Kinston EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Shanghai
China
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC+8
Kinston
North Carolina, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Kinston conversion table

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

ShanghaiKinston
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 Kinston): 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 Kinston switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -12h

Distance

Shanghai and Kinston are 12,359 km (7,680 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Kinston?

Kinston is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Kinston change?

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