South Houston to Shanghai time converter

Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of South Houston. When it is 9:00 AM in South Houston, it is 10:00 PM in Shanghai.

South Houston CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

South Houston
Texas, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5
Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8+13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

South Houston to Shanghai conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because South Houston and Shanghai 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

South Houston and Shanghai are 12,213 km (7,589 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between South Houston and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of South Houston.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in South Houston?

When it is 9:00 AM in South Houston, it is 10:00 PM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from South Houston?

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

Does the time difference between South Houston and Shanghai change?

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