Shanghai to Thornton time converter

Thornton is 14 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 7:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Thornton.

Shanghai CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Thornton MDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shanghai
China
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC+8
Thornton
Colorado, United States
Sun, Oct 18
MDTUTC-6-14h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Thornton conversion table

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

ShanghaiThornton
12:00 AM10:00 AM−1 day
1:00 AM11:00 AM−1 day
2:00 AM12:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM1:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM2:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
10:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
11:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
12:00 PM10:00 PM−1 day
1:00 PM11:00 PM−1 day
2:00 PM12:00 AM
3:00 PM1:00 AM
4:00 PM2:00 AM
5:00 PM3:00 AM
6:00 PM4:00 AM
7:00 PM5:00 AM
8:00 PM6:00 AM
9:00 PM7:00 AM
10:00 PM8:00 AM
11:00 PM9:00 AM

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in Shanghai (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Thornton): 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 Thornton switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -14h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -15h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -14h

Distance

Shanghai and Thornton are 10,775 km (6,695 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Thornton?

Thornton is 14 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in Thornton when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 7:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Thornton.

When is the best time to call Thornton from Shanghai?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in Shanghai (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Thornton): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Thornton change?

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