TimeThereShanghai to New York time difference
New York is 12h behind Shanghai (as of 2026-09-30).
Shanghai does not use daylight saving time. New York does, so the gap changes twice a year.
Every gap change in 2026 and 2027
Gap means how far New York is from Shanghai. Times are local at the moment the new gap starts.
2026
| Shanghai time | New York time | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Mar 8, 15:00 | Sun, Mar 8, 03:00 | 13h behind to 12h behind (shrinks) |
| Sun, Nov 1, 14:00 | Sun, Nov 1, 01:00 | 12h behind to 13h behind (grows) |
2027
| Shanghai time | New York time | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Mar 14, 15:00 | Sun, Mar 14, 03:00 | 13h behind to 12h behind (shrinks) |
| Sun, Nov 7, 14:00 | Sun, Nov 7, 01:00 | 12h behind to 13h behind (grows) |
Business hours overlap
- 13h behind: Working days of 9:00 to 18:00: no shared hours. Working days of 8:00 to 20:00: 1h shared (Shanghai 08:00 to 09:00 is New York 19:00 to 20:00).
- 12h behind: Working days of 9:00 to 18:00: no shared hours. Working days of 8:00 to 20:00: no shared hours.
FAQ
What is the time difference between Shanghai and New York?
New York is 13h behind from Jan 1, 2026, then 12h behind from Mar 8, 2026, then 13h behind from Nov 1, 2026, then 12h behind from Mar 14, 2027, then 13h behind from Nov 7, 2027. The exact number depends on daylight saving time.
When does the time difference between Shanghai and New York change?
It changes on Mar 8, 2026, Nov 1, 2026, Mar 14, 2027, Nov 7, 2027 (dates in Shanghai time).
What are good meeting times for Shanghai and New York?
Working days of 9:00 to 18:00: no shared hours. Working days of 8:00 to 20:00: 1h shared (Shanghai 08:00 to 09:00 is New York 19:00 to 20:00). Check the table above because the gap moves on the dates listed.
Related pairs
- Seoul to New York
- Tokyo to New York
- Bangalore to New York
- Mumbai to New York
- Singapore to New York
- Manila to New York
- Shanghai to San Francisco
- Shanghai to Los Angeles
Data comes from the IANA time zone database as built into Node.js. Later rule changes by governments can move these dates.
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