Shanghai to Little Rock time converter

Little Rock is 13 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Little Rock.

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Little Rock CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8
Arkansas, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-13h
Finding your time zone…

6:49 AM in Shanghai, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Little Rock conversion table

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

ShanghaiLittle Rock
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 Little Rock): 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 Little Rock switch clocks on different dates:

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

Distance

Shanghai and Little Rock are 11,874 km (7,378 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Little Rock?

Little Rock is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in Little Rock when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Little Rock.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Little Rock change?

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