Shanghai to Madruga time converter

Madruga is 12 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Madruga.

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Madruga CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-4-12h
Finding your time zone…

3:11 AM in Shanghai, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Madruga conversion table

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

ShanghaiMadruga
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 Madruga): 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 Madruga switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -12h

Distance

Shanghai and Madruga are 13,503 km (8,390 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Madruga?

Madruga is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Madruga.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Madruga change?

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