Minneapolis to Shanghai Time Difference

Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Minneapolis. When it is noon in Minneapolis, it is 01:00 in Shanghai.

Chicago (UTC-5)Shanghai (UTC+8)

Minneapolis

United States

⏱️13 hours ahead
02:49

Fri, May 8

📞 +1💱 USD
15:49

Fri, May 8

📞 +86💱 CNY

🕐 Interactive Time Explorer

When it's 07:00 in Minneapolis, it's 20:00 in Shanghai

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Minneapolis
07:00
Shanghai
20:00
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✈️ Travel Information

Distance

10,842 km

Est. Flight Time

~13.8h

Time Difference

+13h

Work Hours Overlap

0h

None

🔴 Office Closed

No overlap available

No overlap

⏰ Quick Conversion

06:00

Minneapolis

19:00

Shanghai

09:00

Minneapolis

22:00

Shanghai

12:00

Minneapolis

01:00

Shanghai (+1)

15:00

Minneapolis

04:00

Shanghai (+1)

18:00

Minneapolis

07:00

Shanghai (+1)

21:00

Minneapolis

10:00

Shanghai (+1)

00:00

Minneapolis

13:00

Shanghai

03:00

Minneapolis

16:00

Shanghai

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours is Minneapolis behind Shanghai?

Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Minneapolis. When it is 12:00 noon in Minneapolis, it is 01:00 in Shanghai. Minneapolis operates on America/Chicago (UTC-5), while Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).

What is the best time to call Shanghai from Minneapolis?

Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Minneapolis and Shanghai due to the 13 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.

Does the Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis and Shanghai

The distance between Minneapolis and Shanghai is approximately 10,842 km. A direct flight typically takes around 13.8 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Shanghai time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.