Shanghai to Queens time converter

Queens is 12 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Queens.

Shanghai CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Queens EDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shanghai
China
Sat, Oct 17
CSTUTC+8
Queens
New York, United States
Sat, Oct 17
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Queens conversion table

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

ShanghaiQueens
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 Queens): 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 Queens switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -12h

Distance

Shanghai and Queens are 11,866 km (7,373 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Queens?

Queens is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Queens.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Queens change?

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