Shanghai to West Lafayette time converter

West Lafayette is 12 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in West Lafayette.

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

West Lafayette EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8
West Lafayette
Indiana, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to West Lafayette conversion table

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

ShanghaiWest Lafayette
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 Lafayette): 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 Lafayette switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -12h

Distance

Shanghai and West Lafayette are 11,530 km (7,164 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and West Lafayette?

West Lafayette is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in West Lafayette.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and West Lafayette change?

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