Miami to Shanghai Time Converter
Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Miami right now. 9:00 AM in Miami is 10:00 PM in Shanghai.
Time now: Miami and Shanghai
Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Miami right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 12 hours at some times of the year and 13 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Miami and Shanghai are about 13,273 km (8,247 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Miami is on EST (UTC-05:00) and Shanghai is on CST (UTC+08:00).
Miami to Shanghai conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Miami | Shanghai |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PMnext day |
Best time to meet between Miami 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 – 9:00 AM Miami = 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Shanghai
- 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Miami = 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM 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 Miami and Shanghai change?
Yes. Right now Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Miami. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Miami moves its clocks forward. Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Miami from then (it was 13 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Miami moves its clocks back. Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Miami from then (it was 12 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Miami is 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM (next day) in Shanghai.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Shanghai is 8:00 PM (previous day) to 5:00 AM in Miami.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Miami and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Miami right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 12 hours at some times of the year and 13 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Miami to Shanghai?
Add 13 hours to the Miami time to get the Shanghai time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Miami is 10:00 PM in Shanghai. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Shanghai?
It is 7:21 AM in Shanghai on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 6:21 PM in Miami.
Does the time difference between Miami and Shanghai change during the year?
Yes. Right now Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Miami. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Miami moves its clocks forward. Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Miami from then (it was 13 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Miami moves its clocks back. Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Miami from then (it was 12 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Miami and Shanghai?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM Miami = 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Shanghai.