Shanghai to The Colony time converter

The Colony is 13 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in The Colony.

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

The Colony CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shanghai
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8
The Colony
Texas, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to The Colony conversion table

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

ShanghaiThe Colony
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 The Colony): 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 The Colony switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -13h

Distance

Shanghai and The Colony are 11,809 km (7,338 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and The Colony?

The Colony is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in The Colony when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in The Colony.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and The Colony change?

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