Shanghai to Washington, D.C. time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Washington, D.C. EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shanghai
China
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC+8
Washington, D.C.
District of Columbia, United States
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Washington, D.C. conversion table

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

ShanghaiWashington, D.C.
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 Washington, D.C.): 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. are 11,987 km (7,448 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in Washington, D.C. when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

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

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Washington, D.C. change?

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