Shanghai to West Saint Paul time converter

West Saint Paul is 13 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in West Saint Paul.

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

West Saint Paul CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8
Minnesota, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-13h
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12:04 PM in Shanghai, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to West Saint Paul conversion table

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

ShanghaiWest Saint Paul
12:00 AM11:00 AM−1 day
1:00 AM12:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM1:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM2:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
10:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
11:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
12:00 PM11:00 PM−1 day
1:00 PM12:00 AM
2:00 PM1:00 AM
3:00 PM2:00 AM
4:00 PM3:00 AM
5:00 PM4:00 AM
6:00 PM5:00 AM
7:00 PM6:00 AM
8:00 PM7:00 AM
9:00 PM8:00 AM
10:00 PM9:00 AM
11:00 PM10:00 AM

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Shanghai (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in West Saint Paul): 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 Saint Paul switch clocks on different dates:

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

Distance

Shanghai and West Saint Paul are 10,856 km (6,746 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and West Saint Paul?

West Saint Paul is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in West Saint Paul when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in West Saint Paul.

When is the best time to call West Saint Paul from Shanghai?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Shanghai (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in West Saint Paul): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and West Saint Paul change?

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