Time difference between Shanghai and New York
New York is 12 hours behind Shanghai
Right now
Shanghai
00:38
CST ·
UTC+8
New York
12:38
EDT ·
UTC-4
Best time for a call between Shanghai and New York
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 07:00 Shanghai 19:00 New York
- 19:00 Shanghai 07:00 New York
Hour by hour: Shanghai to New York
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Shanghai (reference) | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 12:00 (previous day) | |
| 01:00 | 13:00 (previous day) | |
| 02:00 | 14:00 (previous day) | |
| 03:00 | 15:00 (previous day) | |
| 04:00 | 16:00 (previous day) | |
| 05:00 | 17:00 (previous day) | |
| 06:00 | 18:00 (previous day) | |
| ★ | 07:00 | 19:00 (previous day) |
| 08:00 | 20:00 (previous day) | |
| 09:00 | 21:00 (previous day) | |
| 10:00 | 22:00 (previous day) | |
| 11:00 | 23:00 (previous day) | |
| 12:00 | 00:00 | |
| 13:00 | 01:00 | |
| 14:00 | 02:00 | |
| 15:00 | 03:00 | |
| 16:00 | 04:00 | |
| 17:00 | 05:00 | |
| 18:00 | 06:00 | |
| ★ | 19:00 | 07:00 |
| 20:00 | 08:00 | |
| 21:00 | 09:00 | |
| 22:00 | 10:00 | |
| 23:00 | 11:00 |
Table built for August 27, 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 Shanghai and New York?
New York is 12 hours behind Shanghai
What is the best time to call between Shanghai and New York?
The most convenient slot is 07:00 Shanghai / 19:00 New York. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Shanghai and New York change during the year?
New York changes its clocks and Shanghai does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.