Time difference between Shanghai and Chicago: 13 hours
Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Chicago
Best time for a call or meeting
Shanghai 07:00–11:00 = Chicago 18:00–22:00 Shanghai 20:00–22:00 = Chicago 07:00–09:00
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
| Shanghai | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 11:00 |
| 01:00 | 12:00 |
| 02:00 | 13:00 |
| 03:00 | 14:00 |
| 04:00 | 15:00 |
| 05:00 | 16:00 |
| 06:00 | 17:00 |
| 07:00 | 18:00 |
| 08:00 | 19:00 |
| 09:00 | 20:00 |
| 10:00 | 21:00 |
| 11:00 | 22:00 |
| 12:00 | 23:00 |
| 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 |
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 Shanghai and Chicago?
Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 12:00 noon in Shanghai, it is 23:00 (previous day) in Chicago.
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?
Shanghai 07:00–11:00 = Chicago 18:00–22:00 / Shanghai 20:00–22:00 = Chicago 07:00–09:00. Business hours never overlap, so these are the hours when both cities are awake (7:00–22:00).