Shanghai to Rock Island time converter

Rock Island is 13 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Rock Island.

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Rock Island CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8
Rock Island
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Rock Island conversion table

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

ShanghaiRock Island
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 Rock 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 Rock Island switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -13h

Distance

Shanghai and Rock Island are 11,286 km (7,013 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Rock Island?

Rock Island is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Rock Island.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Rock Island change?

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