West Des Moines to Shanghai time converter

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

West Des Moines CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

West Des Moines
Iowa, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
Shanghai
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8+13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

West Des Moines to Shanghai conversion table

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

West Des MoinesShanghai
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 West Des Moines (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 West Des Moines and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +13h

Distance

West Des Moines and Shanghai are 11,154 km (6,931 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between West Des Moines and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of West Des Moines.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in West Des Moines?

When it is 9:00 AM in West Des Moines, it is 10:00 PM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from West Des Moines?

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

Does the time difference between West Des Moines 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.