Shanghai to Rye time converter

Rye is 12 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Rye.

Shanghai CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Rye EDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Sun, Oct 18
CSTUTC+8
New York, United States
Sat, Oct 17
EDTUTC-4-12h
Finding your time zone…

7:11 AM in Shanghai, Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Rye conversion table

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

ShanghaiRye
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 Rye): 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 Rye switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -12h

Distance

Shanghai and Rye are 11,837 km (7,355 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Rye?

Rye is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Rye.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Rye change?

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