West Lafayette to Shanghai time converter

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

West Lafayette EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

West Lafayette
Indiana, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4
Shanghai
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8+12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

West Lafayette to Shanghai conversion table

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

West LafayetteShanghai
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 West Lafayette (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 West Lafayette and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +12h

Distance

West Lafayette and Shanghai are 11,530 km (7,164 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between West Lafayette and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of West Lafayette.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in West Lafayette?

When it is 9:00 AM in West Lafayette, it is 9:00 PM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from West Lafayette?

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

Does the time difference between West Lafayette 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.