Shanghai to Rapid City time converter

Rapid City is 14 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 7:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Rapid City.

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Rapid City MDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shanghai
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8
Rapid City
South Dakota, United States
Tue, Oct 20
MDTUTC-6-14h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Rapid City conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in Shanghai (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Rapid City): 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 Rapid City switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -14h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -15h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -14h

Distance

Shanghai and Rapid City are 10,493 km (6,520 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 14 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in Rapid City when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 7:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Rapid City.

When is the best time to call Rapid City from Shanghai?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in Shanghai (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Rapid City): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Rapid City change?

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