Shanghai to South Saint Paul time converter

South Saint Paul is 13 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in South Saint Paul.

Shanghai CST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

South Saint Paul CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Thu, Oct 22
CSTUTC+8
Minnesota, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5-13h
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12:28 AM in Shanghai, Thursday, October 22, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to South Saint Paul conversion table

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

ShanghaiSouth Saint Paul
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 Saint Paul): 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 Saint Paul switch clocks on different dates:

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

Distance

Shanghai and South Saint Paul are 10,860 km (6,748 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and South Saint Paul?

South Saint Paul is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in South Saint Paul when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in South Saint Paul.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and South Saint Paul change?

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