Shanghai to St. Petersburg time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

St. Petersburg EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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

Shanghai to St. Petersburg conversion table

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

ShanghaiSt. Petersburg
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 St. Petersburg): 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 St. Petersburg 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

Distance

Shanghai and St. Petersburg are 12,974 km (8,062 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and St. Petersburg?

St. Petersburg is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in St. Petersburg when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

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

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and St. Petersburg change?

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