Shanghai to Meriden time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Meriden EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

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

Shanghai to Meriden conversion table

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

ShanghaiMeriden
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 Meriden): 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 Meriden 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 Meriden are 11,793 km (7,328 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Meriden?

Meriden is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Meriden change?

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