Takoma Park to Shanghai time converter

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Takoma Park. When it is 9:00 AM in Takoma Park, it is 9:00 PM in Shanghai.

Takoma Park EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Maryland, United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8+12h
Finding your time zone…

6:33 AM in Takoma Park, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Takoma Park to Shanghai conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Takoma Park (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM 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 Takoma Park and Shanghai 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

Takoma Park and Shanghai are 11,979 km (7,443 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Takoma Park and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Takoma Park.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Takoma Park?

When it is 9:00 AM in Takoma Park, it is 9:00 PM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Takoma Park?

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

Does the time difference between Takoma Park 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.