Shanghai to Houston Time Converter
Houston is 14 hours behind Shanghai right now. 9:00 AM in Shanghai is 7:00 PM in Houston (the day before).
Time now: Shanghai and Houston
Houston 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 Houston are about 12,197 km (7,579 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Shanghai is on CST (UTC+08:00) and Houston is on CST (UTC-06:00).
Shanghai to Houston conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Shanghai | Houston |
|---|---|
| 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 Houston
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 Houston
- 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM Shanghai = 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Houston
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 Houston change?
Yes. Right now Houston is 14 hours behind Shanghai. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Houston moves its clocks forward. Houston is 13 hours behind Shanghai from then (it was 14 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Houston moves its clocks back. Houston 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 Houston.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Houston 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 Houston?
Houston 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 Houston?
Subtract 14 hours from the Shanghai time to get the Houston time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Shanghai is 7:00 PM in Houston (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Houston?
It is 7:08 PM in Houston on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 9:08 AM in Shanghai.
Does the time difference between Shanghai and Houston change during the year?
Yes. Right now Houston is 14 hours behind Shanghai. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Houston moves its clocks forward. Houston is 13 hours behind Shanghai from then (it was 14 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Houston moves its clocks back. Houston is 14 hours behind Shanghai from then (it was 13 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Shanghai and Houston?
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 Houston.