Waco to Shanghai time converter

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

Waco CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Shanghai CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Texas, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
Sat, Oct 17
CSTUTC+8+13h
Finding your time zone…

4:09 PM in Waco, Friday, October 16, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Waco to Shanghai conversion table

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

WacoShanghai
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 Waco (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 Waco and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +13h

Distance

Waco and Shanghai are 11,937 km (7,417 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Waco and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Waco.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Waco?

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

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Waco?

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

Does the time difference between Waco 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.