Shanghai to West Haven time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

West Haven EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

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

Shanghai to West Haven conversion table

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

ShanghaiWest Haven
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 West Haven): 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 West Haven 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 West Haven are 11,820 km (7,345 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and West Haven?

West Haven is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in West Haven when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

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

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and West Haven change?

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