🇺🇸 Chicago to 🇨🇳 Shanghai time
Shanghai is 13 hours ahead Chicago
Convert a specific time
When it is in Chicago, it is 22:00 in Shanghai.
Popular conversions
9 am in Chicago is 10 pm in Shanghai. 10 am in Chicago is 11 pm in Shanghai. 11 am in Chicago is 12 am the next day in Shanghai. 12 pm in Chicago is 1 am the next day in Shanghai. 3 pm in Chicago is 4 am the next day in Shanghai. 5 pm in Chicago is 6 am the next day in Shanghai. 6 pm in Chicago is 7 am the next day in Shanghai. 8 pm in Chicago is 9 am the next day in Shanghai.
Chicago to Shanghai — hour by hour
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| 00:00 | 13:00 |
| 01:00 | 14:00 |
| 02:00 | 15:00 |
| 03:00 | 16:00 |
| 04:00 | 17:00 |
| 05:00 | 18:00 |
| 06:00 | 19:00 |
| 07:00 | 20:00 |
| 08:00 | 21:00 |
| 09:00 | 22:00 |
| 10:00 | 23:00 |
| 11:00 | 00:00 +1d |
| 12:00 | 01:00 +1d |
| 13:00 | 02:00 +1d |
| 14:00 | 03:00 +1d |
| 15:00 | 04:00 +1d |
| 16:00 | 05:00 +1d |
| 17:00 | 06:00 +1d |
| 18:00 | 07:00 +1d |
| 19:00 | 08:00 +1d |
| 20:00 | 09:00 +1d |
| 21:00 | 10:00 +1d |
| 22:00 | 11:00 +1d |
| 23:00 | 12:00 +1d |
Time difference by month (2026)
How far Shanghai runs ahead (+) or behind (−) Chicago on the 15th of each month.
| Jan | +14h |
| Feb | +14h |
| Mar | +13h |
| Apr | +13h |
| May | +13h |
| Jun | +13h |
| Jul | +13h |
| Aug | +13h |
| Sep | +13h |
| Oct | +13h |
| Nov | +14h |
| Dec | +14h |
The gap is not constant: because of daylight saving changeovers it shifts in Mar and Nov so double-check around those months when scheduling ahead.
Time difference between Chicago and Shanghai
Shanghai (Asia/Shanghai) is currently 13 hours ahead Chicago (America/Chicago). When it is 09:00 in Chicago, it is 22:00 in Shanghai. One or both cities observe daylight saving time, so this difference can change with the seasons — the clocks and table on this page always reflect the current rules.
Best time to call between Chicago and Shanghai
For a call or meeting, there is no overlap between normal working hours (09:00–18:00) in the two cities — one side will need an early morning or late evening call.
Going the other way?
See the reverse conversion: Shanghai to Chicago time, or the city pages for Chicago and Shanghai.
FAQ: Chicago to Shanghai time
What is the time difference between Chicago and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 13 hours ahead Chicago right now. The gap is not constant: because of daylight saving changeovers it shifts in Mar and Nov so double-check around those months when scheduling ahead.
What time is 9 am in Chicago in Shanghai?
When it is 9:00 am in Chicago, it is 10 pm in Shanghai. The hour-by-hour table above covers every other hour of the day.
How do I convert Chicago time to Shanghai time?
Add 13 hours to Chicago local time to get Shanghai time. Or type any time into the converter above and read the result instantly.