Shanghai to North Bethesda time converter

North Bethesda is 12 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in North Bethesda.

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

North Bethesda EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8
North Bethesda
Maryland, United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to North Bethesda conversion table

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

ShanghaiNorth Bethesda
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 North Bethesda): 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 North Bethesda switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -12h

Distance

Shanghai and North Bethesda are 11,969 km (7,437 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and North Bethesda?

North Bethesda is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in North Bethesda when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in North Bethesda.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and North Bethesda change?

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