Shanghai to New Britain time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

New Britain EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Shanghai
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8
New Britain
Connecticut, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to New Britain conversion table

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

ShanghaiNew Britain
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 New Britain): 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 New Britain 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 New Britain are 11,780 km (7,320 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and New Britain?

New Britain is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in New Britain when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

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

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and New Britain change?

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