Shanghai to West Palm Beach time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

West Palm Beach EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8
West Palm Beach
Florida, United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to West Palm Beach conversion table

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

ShanghaiWest Palm Beach
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 Palm Beach): 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 Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach are 13,180 km (8,190 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and West Palm Beach?

West Palm Beach is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in West Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and West Palm Beach change?

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