Time Difference between Shanghai and Chicago
Shanghai (UTC+8) → Chicago (UTC-6)
Shanghai
China
Sun, Feb 22
Chicago
United States
Sun, Feb 22
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 07:00 in Shanghai, it's 17:00 in Chicago
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Shanghai & Chicago◐ Extended Hours (3 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
11,357 km
Est. Flight Time
~14.4h
Time Difference
-14h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Shanghai
16:00
Chicago (-1)
09:00
Shanghai
19:00
Chicago (-1)
12:00
Shanghai
22:00
Chicago (-1)
15:00
Shanghai
01:00
Chicago
18:00
Shanghai
04:00
Chicago
21:00
Shanghai
07:00
Chicago
00:00
Shanghai
10:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Shanghai
13:00
Chicago (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Shanghai and Chicago
Shanghai, China and Chicago, United States are separated by a time difference of 14 hours. When it's noon in Shanghai, it's 14 hours earlier in Chicago.
Shanghai operates on Asia/Shanghai timezone, while Chicago uses America/Chicago. 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 14 hours difference, finding overlapping business hours can be challenging.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Shanghai and Chicago is approximately 11,357 km. A direct flight typically takes around 14.4 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.