Time Difference between New York and Shanghai
New York (UTC-4) → Shanghai (UTC+8)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 14:00 in New York, it's 02:00 in Shanghai
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
New York & Shanghai◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
11,859 km
Est. Flight Time
~15h
Time Difference
+12h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
New York
18:00
Shanghai
09:00
New York
21:00
Shanghai
12:00
New York
00:00
Shanghai (+1)
15:00
New York
03:00
Shanghai (+1)
18:00
New York
06:00
Shanghai (+1)
21:00
New York
09:00
Shanghai (+1)
00:00
New York
12:00
Shanghai
03:00
New York
15:00
Shanghai
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between New York and Shanghai
New York, United States and Shanghai, China are separated by a time difference of 12 hours. When it's noon in New York, it's 12 hours later in Shanghai.
New York operates on America/New York timezone, while Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.
Best Time to Call
Due to the 12 hours difference, finding overlapping business hours can be challenging.
Flight Considerations
The distance between New York and Shanghai is approximately 11,859 km. A direct flight typically takes around 15 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.