Time difference between Shanghai and New York: 12 hours
Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of New York
Best time for a call or meeting
Shanghai 07:00–10:00 = New York 19:00–22:00 Shanghai 19:00–22:00 = New York 07:00–10:00
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 | New York |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 New York?
Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of New York. When it is 12:00 noon in Shanghai, it is 00:00 in New York.
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 07:00–10:00 = New York 19:00–22:00 / Shanghai 19:00–22:00 = New York 07:00–10:00. Business hours never overlap, so these are the hours when both cities are awake (7:00–22:00).