Shanghai to Virginia Beach time converter

Virginia Beach is 12 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Virginia Beach.

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Virginia Beach EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Shanghai
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8
Virginia Beach
Virginia, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Virginia Beach conversion table

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

ShanghaiVirginia Beach
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 Virginia Beach): 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 Virginia Beach switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -12h

Distance

Shanghai and Virginia Beach are 12,231 km (7,600 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Virginia Beach?

Virginia Beach is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in Virginia Beach when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Virginia Beach.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Virginia Beach change?

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