New York to Shanghai Time Converter

Live New York–Shanghai time difference, instant conversion and a full hourly table. Current gap: +13h.

New York
18:54
Sunday, November 8, 2026 · GMT-05:00
Shanghai
07:54
Monday, November 9, 2026 · GMT+08:00
09:00 New York=22:00 Shanghai

Common New York to Shanghai conversions

New YorkShanghai
00:0013:00
06:0019:00
08:0021:00
09:0022:00
10:0023:00
12:0001:00
14:0003:00
15:0004:00
17:0006:00
18:0007:00
20:0009:00
21:0010:00

Why people convert New York time to Shanghai time

Shanghai leads New York by 13 hours (EST) or 12 hours (EDT). As China's most important financial center, the Shanghai-New York time difference is core knowledge every China-US finance professional must master.

  • China-US finance
  • Cross-border e-commerce
  • IPO roadshows
  • China-US investment

Daylight saving impact

New York
GMT-05:00 · Standard time
Shanghai
GMT+08:00 · No DST
Current difference
+13h

New York – Shanghai time questions

What is the time difference between New York and Shanghai?

Shanghai is currently +13h compared to New York. When it is 18:54 in New York, it is 07:54 in Shanghai.

What time is 9am in New York in Shanghai?

9:00 in New York is 22:00 in Shanghai today (Sunday, November 8, 2026).

Does daylight saving time affect New York–Shanghai conversion?

New York observes daylight saving time and Shanghai does not observe it. That means the gap between the two cities shifts by an hour at certain points in the year — this converter always uses the live IANA rules, so results stay correct.

What is the best time for a meeting between New York and Shanghai?

Look for a slot where both cities fall inside 9:00–17:00 local time. Use the conversion table below or the meeting planner to find the overlap window.

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