Shanghai to Saint Paul time converter

Saint Paul is 13 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Saint Paul.

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Saint Paul CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Shanghai
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8
Saint Paul
Minnesota, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Saint Paul conversion table

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

ShanghaiSaint Paul
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 Saint Paul): 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 Saint Paul switch clocks on different dates:

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

Distance

Shanghai and Saint Paul are 10,853 km (6,744 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Saint Paul?

Saint Paul is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in Saint Paul when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Saint Paul.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Saint Paul change?

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