Does New York observe daylight saving time?

Yes. New York is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).

Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?

No. Shanghai stays on CST (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.

What time is it in Shanghai when it's 9 AM in New York?

9:00 PM in Shanghai, on the same day.

New York to Shanghai Meeting Planner

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of New York right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

New York · United States

2:52 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · EDT · summer time

Shanghai · China

2:52 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · CST

Best Meeting Times Between New York and Shanghai

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 10:00 AM in New York, which is 10:00 PM in Shanghai; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

New YorkOrganizerUnited States ·· summer time2:52PMnow
ShanghaiChina ·2:52AMTomorrow · now

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Date in New York

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in New York time.

10:00AMBest · PossibleWorking hours in New York (10:00); late evening in Shanghai (22:00).
9:00AMOption 2 · PossibleWorking hours in New York (09:00); late evening in Shanghai (21:00).
9:00PMOption 3 · PossibleWorking hours in Shanghai (09:00, next day); late evening in New York (21:00).

The whole day

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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New YorkEDT
ShanghaiUTC+8
UTC	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	00	01	02	03

Working hours (09–17)Just outside (07–09, 17–20)Late evening (20–23)NightFit: optimal, good, possible, poor

Your meeting

New York10:00 AM EDTSat, Oct 17
Shanghai10:00 PM UTC+8Sat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 14:00 UTC

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Time difference between New York and Shanghai

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of New York right now: Shanghai is on CST (UTC+8) and New York on EDT (UTC-4). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in New York: then Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of New York.

Time difference between New York and Shanghai over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Shanghai 12 hours ahead	—
Sun, Nov 1	Shanghai 13 hours ahead	Clocks go back in New York
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Shanghai 12 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in New York

New York is on Eastern Standard Time. Shanghai is on China Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: New York & Shanghai Scheduling

What is the time difference between New York and Shanghai?: Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of New York right now: Shanghai is on CST (UTC+8) and New York on EDT (UTC-4). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in New York: then Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of New York.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between New York and Shanghai?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 10:00 AM in New York, which is 10:00 PM in Shanghai; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
Does New York observe daylight saving time?: Yes. New York is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).
Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?: No. Shanghai stays on CST (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Shanghai when it's 9 AM in New York?: 9:00 PM in Shanghai, on the same day.

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