Shanghai to Upper Alton time converter

Upper Alton is 13 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Upper Alton.

Shanghai CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Upper Alton CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shanghai
China
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC+8
Upper Alton
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5-13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Upper Alton conversion table

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

ShanghaiUpper Alton
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 Upper Alton): 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 Upper Alton switch clocks on different dates:

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

Distance

Shanghai and Upper Alton are 11,559 km (7,182 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Upper Alton?

Upper Alton is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in Upper Alton when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Upper Alton.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Upper Alton change?

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