Shanghai to South Dakota time converter

South Dakota is 13 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in South Dakota.

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

South Dakota CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8
South Dakota
United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5-13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to South Dakota conversion table

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

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -13h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and South Dakota?

South Dakota is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in South Dakota.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and South Dakota change?

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