Wilmington to Shanghai time converter

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

Wilmington EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Wilmington
North Carolina, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4
Shanghai
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8+12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Wilmington to Shanghai conversion table

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

WilmingtonShanghai
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 Wilmington (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 Wilmington and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +12h

Distance

Wilmington and Shanghai are 12,458 km (7,741 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Wilmington and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Wilmington.

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

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

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Wilmington?

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

Does the time difference between Wilmington 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.