Shanghai to Waterloo time converter

Waterloo is 12 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Waterloo.

Shanghai CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Waterloo EDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Shanghai
China
Sat, Oct 17
CSTUTC+8
Waterloo
Ontario, Canada
Fri, Oct 16
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Waterloo conversion table

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

ShanghaiWaterloo
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 Waterloo): 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 Waterloo switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -12h

Distance

Shanghai and Waterloo are 11,414 km (7,092 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Waterloo?

Waterloo is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Waterloo.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Waterloo change?

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