Shanghai to Palmerston North time converter

Palmerston North is 5 hours ahead of Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 2:00 PM in Palmerston North.

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Palmerston North NZDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8
Palmerston North
New Zealand
Wed, Oct 21
NZDTUTC+13+5h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Palmerston North conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Shanghai (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Palmerston North).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Shanghai and Palmerston North switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Apr 3, 2027: +5h
  • Apr 3, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027: +4h
  • Sep 25, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +5h

Distance

Shanghai and Palmerston North are 9,715 km (6,037 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Palmerston North?

Palmerston North is 5 hours ahead of Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 2:00 PM in Palmerston North.

When is the best time to call Palmerston North from Shanghai?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Shanghai (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Palmerston North).

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Palmerston North change?

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