Shanghai to Chicago Time Converter
Chicago is 14 hours behind Shanghai right now. 9:00 AM in Shanghai is 7:00 PM in Chicago (the day before).
Time now: Shanghai and Chicago
Chicago is 14 hours behind Shanghai right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 14 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.
Shanghai and Chicago are about 11,360 km (7,059 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Shanghai is on CST (UTC+08:00) and Chicago is on CST (UTC-06:00).
Shanghai to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Shanghai | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 AMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
Best time to meet between Shanghai and Chicago
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 – 12:00 PM Shanghai = 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Chicago
- 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM Shanghai = 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Chicago
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 Shanghai and Chicago change?
Yes. Right now Chicago is 14 hours behind Shanghai. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. Chicago is 13 hours behind Shanghai from then (it was 14 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Chicago is 14 hours behind Shanghai from then (it was 13 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Shanghai is 7:00 PM (previous day) to 4:00 AM in Chicago.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Chicago is 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM (next day) in Shanghai.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Chicago?
Chicago is 14 hours behind Shanghai right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 14 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 Shanghai to Chicago?
Subtract 14 hours from the Shanghai time to get the Chicago time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Shanghai is 7:00 PM in Chicago (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Chicago?
It is 7:07 PM in Chicago on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 9:07 AM in Shanghai.
Does the time difference between Shanghai and Chicago change during the year?
Yes. Right now Chicago is 14 hours behind Shanghai. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. Chicago is 13 hours behind Shanghai from then (it was 14 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Chicago is 14 hours behind Shanghai from then (it was 13 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Shanghai and Chicago?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM Shanghai = 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Chicago.