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Time difference between Seattle and Shanghai

Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Seattle.

Seattle
United States · Pacific Daylight Time
12:42 AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Shanghai
China · China Standard Time
3:42 PM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Seattle to Shanghai time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

SeattleShanghai
12:00 AM3:00 PM
1:00 AM4:00 PM
2:00 AM5:00 PM
3:00 AM6:00 PM
4:00 AM7:00 PM
5:00 AM8:00 PM
6:00 AM9:00 PM
7:00 AM10:00 PM
8:00 AM11:00 PM
9:00 AM12:00 AM (next day)
10:00 AM1:00 AM (next day)
11:00 AM2:00 AM (next day)
12:00 PM3:00 AM (next day)
1:00 PM4:00 AM (next day)
2:00 PM5:00 AM (next day)
3:00 PM6:00 AM (next day)
4:00 PM7:00 AM (next day)
5:00 PM8:00 AM (next day)
6:00 PM9:00 AM (next day)
7:00 PM10:00 AM (next day)
8:00 PM11:00 AM (next day)
9:00 PM12:00 PM (next day)
10:00 PM1:00 PM (next day)
11:00 PM2:00 PM (next day)

Questions

What is the time difference between Seattle and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Seattle. Seattle is on UTC−7 and Shanghai is on UTC+8.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Seattle, it is 12:00 AM the next day in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Seattle?

There are no shared office hours. The most comfortable time to call is 5:00 PM–10:00 PM in Seattle (8:00 AM–1:00 PM in Shanghai), when both places are awake.

Does the time difference between Seattle and Shanghai change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Shanghai will be 16 hours ahead of Seattle.

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