Time difference between Shanghai and Chicago
Chicago is 13 hours behind Shanghai
Right now
Shanghai
00:38
CST ·
UTC+8
Chicago
11:38
CDT ·
UTC-5
Best time for a call between Shanghai and Chicago
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 08:00 Shanghai 19:00 Chicago
- 07:00 Shanghai 18:00 Chicago
Hour by hour: Shanghai to Chicago
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Shanghai (reference) | Chicago | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 11:00 (previous day) | |
| 01:00 | 12:00 (previous day) | |
| 02:00 | 13:00 (previous day) | |
| 03:00 | 14:00 (previous day) | |
| 04:00 | 15:00 (previous day) | |
| 05:00 | 16:00 (previous day) | |
| 06:00 | 17:00 (previous day) | |
| ★ | 07:00 | 18:00 (previous day) |
| ★ | 08:00 | 19:00 (previous day) |
| 09:00 | 20:00 (previous day) | |
| 10:00 | 21:00 (previous day) | |
| 11:00 | 22:00 (previous day) | |
| 12:00 | 23:00 (previous day) | |
| 13:00 | 00:00 | |
| 14:00 | 01:00 | |
| 15:00 | 02:00 | |
| 16:00 | 03:00 | |
| 17:00 | 04:00 | |
| 18:00 | 05:00 | |
| 19:00 | 06:00 | |
| 20:00 | 07:00 | |
| 21:00 | 08:00 | |
| 22:00 | 09:00 | |
| 23:00 | 10:00 |
Table built for August 27, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Chicago 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 Shanghai and Chicago?
Chicago is 13 hours behind Shanghai
What is the best time to call between Shanghai and Chicago?
The most convenient slot is 08:00 Shanghai / 19:00 Chicago. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Shanghai and Chicago change during the year?
Chicago changes its clocks and Shanghai does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.