West Palm Beach to Shanghai time converter

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

West Palm Beach EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

West Palm Beach
Florida, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4
Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8+12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

West Palm Beach to Shanghai conversion table

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

West Palm BeachShanghai
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 Palm Beach (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 Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach and Shanghai are 13,180 km (8,190 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between West Palm Beach and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of West Palm Beach.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in West Palm Beach?

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

When is the best time to call Shanghai from West Palm Beach?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in West Palm Beach (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 Palm Beach 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.