Shanghai to Seattle Time Converter
Seattle is 16 hours behind Shanghai right now. 9:00 AM in Shanghai is 5:00 PM in Seattle (the day before).
Time now: Shanghai and Seattle
Seattle is 16 hours behind Shanghai right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 16 hours at some times of the year and 15 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Shanghai and Seattle are about 9,189 km (5,710 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Shanghai is on CST (UTC+08:00) and Seattle is on PST (UTC-08:00).
Shanghai to Seattle conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Shanghai | Seattle |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
Best time to meet between Shanghai and Seattle
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Shanghai = 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Seattle
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 Seattle change?
Yes. Right now Seattle is 16 hours behind Shanghai. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Seattle moves its clocks forward. Seattle is 15 hours behind Shanghai from then (it was 16 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Seattle moves its clocks back. Seattle is 16 hours behind Shanghai from then (it was 15 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Shanghai is 5:00 PM (previous day) to 2:00 AM in Seattle.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Seattle is 1:00 AM (next day) to 10:00 AM (next day) in Shanghai.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Seattle?
Seattle is 16 hours behind Shanghai right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 16 hours at some times of the year and 15 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Shanghai to Seattle?
Subtract 16 hours from the Shanghai time to get the Seattle time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Shanghai is 5:00 PM in Seattle (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Seattle?
It is 4:17 PM in Seattle on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 8:17 AM in Shanghai.
Does the time difference between Shanghai and Seattle change during the year?
Yes. Right now Seattle is 16 hours behind Shanghai. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Seattle moves its clocks forward. Seattle is 15 hours behind Shanghai from then (it was 16 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Seattle moves its clocks back. Seattle is 16 hours behind Shanghai from then (it was 15 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Shanghai and Seattle?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Shanghai = 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Seattle. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.