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Time difference between Shanghai and New York

New York is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

Shanghai
China · China Standard Time
3:45 PM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
New York
United States · Eastern Daylight Time
3:45 AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Shanghai to New York time converter

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

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Questions

What is the time difference between Shanghai and New York?

New York is 12 hours behind Shanghai. Shanghai is on UTC+8 and New York is on UTC−4.

What time is it in New York when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM the previous day in New York.

When is the best time to call New York from Shanghai?

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and New York change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when New York will be 13 hours behind Shanghai.

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