Time difference between Chicago and Shanghai: 13 hours
Chicago is 13 hours behind Shanghai
Best time for a call or meeting
Chicago 07:00–09:00 = Shanghai 20:00–22:00 Chicago 18:00–22:00 = Shanghai 07:00–11:00
Business hours never overlap, so these are the hours when both cities are awake (7:00–22:00).
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Hour-by-hour conversion
| Chicago | Shanghai |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 |
Daylight saving time can change the difference by season. Shown values reflect the current offset.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is the time difference between Chicago and Shanghai?
Chicago is 13 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 12:00 noon in Chicago, it is 01:00 (next day) in Shanghai.
Does daylight saving time affect the difference?
Yes. One or both places observe daylight saving time, so the difference changes with the season. This page shows the current difference.
What is the best time for a call or meeting?
Chicago 07:00–09:00 = Shanghai 20:00–22:00 / Chicago 18:00–22:00 = Shanghai 07:00–11:00. Business hours never overlap, so these are the hours when both cities are awake (7:00–22:00).