Shanghai to Scotch Plains time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Scotch Plains EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shanghai
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8
Scotch Plains
New Jersey, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Scotch Plains conversion table

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

ShanghaiScotch Plains
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 Scotch Plains): 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 Scotch Plains 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

Distance

Shanghai and Scotch Plains are 11,858 km (7,368 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Scotch Plains?

Scotch Plains is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in Scotch Plains when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

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

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Scotch Plains change?

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