Washington, D.C. to Shanghai time converter

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Washington, D.C.. When it is 9:00 AM in Washington, D.C., it is 9:00 PM in Shanghai.

Washington, D.C. EDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Shanghai CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Washington, D.C.
District of Columbia, United States
Fri, Oct 16
EDTUTC-4
Shanghai
China
Sat, Oct 17
CSTUTC+8+12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Washington, D.C. to Shanghai conversion table

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

Washington, D.C.Shanghai
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 Washington, D.C. (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 Washington, D.C. and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +12h

Distance

Washington, D.C. and Shanghai are 11,987 km (7,448 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Washington, D.C..

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Washington, D.C.?

When it is 9:00 AM in Washington, D.C., it is 9:00 PM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Washington, D.C.?

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

Does the time difference between Washington, D.C. 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.