Shanghai to South Houston time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

South Houston CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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

Shanghai to South Houston conversion table

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

ShanghaiSouth Houston
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 Houston): 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 Houston 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

Distance

Shanghai and South Houston are 12,213 km (7,589 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and South Houston?

South Houston is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in South Houston 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 Houston.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and South Houston change?

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