Seattle to Shanghai Time Converter
Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Seattle right now. 9:00 AM in Seattle is 1:00 AM in Shanghai (next day).
Time now: Seattle and Shanghai
Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Seattle right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 15 hours at some times of the year and 16 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Seattle and Shanghai are about 9,189 km (5,710 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Seattle is on PST (UTC-08:00) and Shanghai is on CST (UTC+08:00).
Seattle to Shanghai conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Seattle | Shanghai |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AMnext day |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PMnext day |
Best time to meet between Seattle and Shanghai
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Seattle = 9:00 AM – 10:00 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 Seattle and Shanghai change?
Yes. Right now Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Seattle. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Seattle moves its clocks forward. Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Seattle from then (it was 16 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Seattle moves its clocks back. Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Seattle from then (it was 15 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Seattle is 1:00 AM (next day) to 10:00 AM (next day) in Shanghai.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Shanghai is 5:00 PM (previous day) to 2:00 AM in Seattle.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Seattle and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Seattle right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 15 hours at some times of the year and 16 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Seattle to Shanghai?
Add 16 hours to the Seattle time to get the Shanghai time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Seattle is 1:00 AM in Shanghai (next day). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Shanghai?
It is 9:07 AM in Shanghai on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 5:07 PM in Seattle.
Does the time difference between Seattle and Shanghai change during the year?
Yes. Right now Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Seattle. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Seattle moves its clocks forward. Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Seattle from then (it was 16 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Seattle moves its clocks back. Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Seattle from then (it was 15 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Seattle and Shanghai?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Seattle = 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Shanghai. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.