Time difference between New York and Shanghai
Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of New York
Right now
New York
12:38
EDT ·
UTC-4
Shanghai
00:38
CST ·
UTC+8
Best time for a call between New York and Shanghai
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 07:00 New York 19:00 Shanghai
- 19:00 New York 07:00 Shanghai
Hour by hour: New York to Shanghai
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| New York (reference) | Shanghai | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 12:00 | |
| 01:00 | 13:00 | |
| 02:00 | 14:00 | |
| 03:00 | 15:00 | |
| 04:00 | 16:00 | |
| 05:00 | 17:00 | |
| 06:00 | 18:00 | |
| ★ | 07:00 | 19:00 |
| 08:00 | 20:00 | |
| 09:00 | 21:00 | |
| 10:00 | 22:00 | |
| 11:00 | 23:00 | |
| 12:00 | 00:00 (next day) | |
| 13:00 | 01:00 (next day) | |
| 14:00 | 02:00 (next day) | |
| 15:00 | 03:00 (next day) | |
| 16:00 | 04:00 (next day) | |
| 17:00 | 05:00 (next day) | |
| 18:00 | 06:00 (next day) | |
| ★ | 19:00 | 07:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 08:00 (next day) | |
| 21:00 | 09:00 (next day) | |
| 22:00 | 10:00 (next day) | |
| 23:00 | 11:00 (next day) |
Table built for August 26, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
New York changes its clocks and Shanghai does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between New York and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of New York
What is the best time to call between New York and Shanghai?
The most convenient slot is 07:00 New York / 19:00 Shanghai. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between New York and Shanghai change during the year?
New York changes its clocks and Shanghai does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.