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