Shanghai to Towson time converter

Towson is 12 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Towson.

Shanghai CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Towson EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shanghai
China
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC+8
Towson
Maryland, United States
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Towson conversion table

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

ShanghaiTowson
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 Towson): 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 Towson switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -12h

Distance

Shanghai and Towson are 11,944 km (7,422 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Towson?

Towson is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Towson change?

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