Shanghai to Rhode Island time converter

Rhode Island is 12 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Rhode Island.

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Rhode Island EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Shanghai
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8
Rhode Island
United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Rhode Island conversion table

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

ShanghaiRhode Island
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 Rhode Island): 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 Rhode Island switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -12h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Rhode Island?

Rhode Island is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in Rhode Island when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Rhode Island.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Rhode Island change?

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