Memphis to Shanghai Time Difference
Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Memphis. When it is noon in Memphis, it is 01:00 in Shanghai.
Chicago (UTC-5) → Shanghai (UTC+8)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 13:00 in Memphis, it's 02:00 in Shanghai
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Memphis & Shanghai◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
11,932 km
Est. Flight Time
~15h
Time Difference
+13h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Memphis
19:00
Shanghai
09:00
Memphis
22:00
Shanghai
12:00
Memphis
01:00
Shanghai (+1)
15:00
Memphis
04:00
Shanghai (+1)
18:00
Memphis
07:00
Shanghai (+1)
21:00
Memphis
10:00
Shanghai (+1)
00:00
Memphis
13:00
Shanghai
03:00
Memphis
16:00
Shanghai
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Memphis behind Shanghai?
Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Memphis. When it is 12:00 noon in Memphis, it is 01:00 in Shanghai. Memphis operates on America/Chicago (UTC-5), while Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).
What is the best time to call Shanghai from Memphis?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Memphis and Shanghai due to the 13 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Memphis to Shanghai time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Memphis and Shanghai
The distance between Memphis and Shanghai is approximately 11,932 km. A direct flight typically takes around 15 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Shanghai time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.