Shanghai to New Jersey time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

New Jersey EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

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

Shanghai to New Jersey conversion table

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

ShanghaiNew Jersey
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 Jersey): 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 Jersey 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

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and New Jersey?

New Jersey is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in New Jersey 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 Jersey.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and New Jersey change?

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