The Colony to Shanghai time converter

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

The Colony CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

The Colony
Texas, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Shanghai
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8+13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

The Colony to Shanghai conversion table

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

The ColonyShanghai
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 The Colony (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 The Colony and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +13h

Distance

The Colony and Shanghai are 11,809 km (7,338 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between The Colony and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of The Colony.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in The Colony?

When it is 9:00 AM in The Colony, it is 10:00 PM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from The Colony?

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

Does the time difference between The Colony 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.