Shanghai to Washington time converter

Washington is 7 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 2:00 AM in Washington.

Shanghai CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Washington BST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shanghai
China
Sun, Oct 18
CSTUTC+8
Washington
United Kingdom
Sun, Oct 18
BSTUTC+1-7h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Washington conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Washington).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Shanghai and Washington switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -7h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -8h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -7h

Distance

Shanghai and Washington are 9,007 km (5,597 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Washington?

Washington is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 2:00 AM in Washington.

When is the best time to call Washington from Shanghai?

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Washington).

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Washington change?

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