Shanghai to Manhattan time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Manhattan EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shanghai
China
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC+8
Manhattan
New York, United States
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Manhattan conversion table

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

ShanghaiManhattan
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 Manhattan): 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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan are 11,853 km (7,365 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Manhattan?

Manhattan is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Manhattan change?

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