Shanghai to Ottumwa time converter

Ottumwa is 13 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Ottumwa.

Shanghai CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Ottumwa CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Shanghai
China
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC+8
Ottumwa
Iowa, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Ottumwa conversion table

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

ShanghaiOttumwa
12:00 AM11:00 AM−1 day
1:00 AM12:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM1:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM2:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
10:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
11:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
12:00 PM11:00 PM−1 day
1:00 PM12:00 AM
2:00 PM1:00 AM
3:00 PM2:00 AM
4:00 PM3:00 AM
5:00 PM4:00 AM
6:00 PM5:00 AM
7:00 PM6:00 AM
8:00 PM7:00 AM
9:00 PM8:00 AM
10:00 PM9:00 AM
11:00 PM10:00 AM

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Shanghai (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Ottumwa): 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 Ottumwa switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -13h

Distance

Shanghai and Ottumwa are 11,261 km (6,997 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Ottumwa?

Ottumwa is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Ottumwa.

When is the best time to call Ottumwa from Shanghai?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Shanghai (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Ottumwa): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Ottumwa change?

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