Chicago to Shanghai Time Converter
Shanghai is 14 hours ahead of Chicago right now. 9:00 AM in Chicago is 11:00 PM in Shanghai.
Time now: Chicago and Shanghai
Shanghai is 14 hours ahead of Chicago right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 13 hours at some times of the year and 14 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Chicago and Shanghai are about 11,360 km (7,059 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Chicago is on CST (UTC-06:00) and Shanghai is on CST (UTC+08:00).
Chicago to Shanghai conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Chicago | Shanghai |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 PMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 PMnext day |
Best time to meet between Chicago and Shanghai
There is no overlap between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places.
If both sides can be flexible (7 AM – 10 PM):
- 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Chicago = 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM Shanghai
- 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Chicago = 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM Shanghai
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Chicago and Shanghai change?
Yes. Right now Shanghai is 14 hours ahead of Chicago. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 14 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Shanghai is 14 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 13 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Chicago is 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM (next day) in Shanghai.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Shanghai is 7:00 PM (previous day) to 4:00 AM in Chicago.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 14 hours ahead of Chicago right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 13 hours at some times of the year and 14 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Chicago to Shanghai?
Add 14 hours to the Chicago time to get the Shanghai time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Chicago is 11:00 PM in Shanghai. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Shanghai?
It is 9:08 AM in Shanghai on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 7:08 PM in Chicago.
Does the time difference between Chicago and Shanghai change during the year?
Yes. Right now Shanghai is 14 hours ahead of Chicago. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 14 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Shanghai is 14 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 13 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Chicago and Shanghai?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Chicago = 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM Shanghai.