Shanghai to Sarnia time converter

Sarnia is 12 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Sarnia.

Shanghai CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Sarnia EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shanghai
China
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC+8
Sarnia
Ontario, Canada
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Sarnia conversion table

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

ShanghaiSarnia
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 Sarnia): 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 Sarnia switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -12h

Distance

Shanghai and Sarnia are 11,413 km (7,092 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Sarnia?

Sarnia is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Sarnia.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Sarnia change?

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