Shanghai to South Carolina time converter

South Carolina is 12 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in South Carolina.

Shanghai CST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

South Carolina EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai
China
Thu, Oct 22
CSTUTC+8
South Carolina
United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to South Carolina conversion table

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

ShanghaiSouth Carolina
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 South Carolina): 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 South Carolina switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -12h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and South Carolina?

South Carolina is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in South Carolina when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in South Carolina.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and South Carolina change?

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