🇨🇳 Shanghai to 🇺🇸 Chicago time
Chicago is 13 hours behind Shanghai
Convert a specific time
When it is in Shanghai, it is 20:00 in Chicago.
Popular conversions
9 am in Shanghai is 8 pm the previous day in Chicago. 10 am in Shanghai is 9 pm the previous day in Chicago. 11 am in Shanghai is 10 pm the previous day in Chicago. 12 pm in Shanghai is 11 pm the previous day in Chicago. 3 pm in Shanghai is 2 am in Chicago. 5 pm in Shanghai is 4 am in Chicago. 6 pm in Shanghai is 5 am in Chicago. 8 pm in Shanghai is 7 am in Chicago.
Shanghai to Chicago — hour by hour
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| 00:00 | 11:00 −1d |
| 01:00 | 12:00 −1d |
| 02:00 | 13:00 −1d |
| 03:00 | 14:00 −1d |
| 04:00 | 15:00 −1d |
| 05:00 | 16:00 −1d |
| 06:00 | 17:00 −1d |
| 07:00 | 18:00 −1d |
| 08:00 | 19:00 −1d |
| 09:00 | 20:00 −1d |
| 10:00 | 21:00 −1d |
| 11:00 | 22:00 −1d |
| 12:00 | 23:00 −1d |
| 13:00 | 00:00 |
| 14:00 | 01:00 |
| 15:00 | 02:00 |
| 16:00 | 03:00 |
| 17:00 | 04:00 |
| 18:00 | 05:00 |
| 19:00 | 06:00 |
| 20:00 | 07:00 |
| 21:00 | 08:00 |
| 22:00 | 09:00 |
| 23:00 | 10:00 |
Time difference by month (2026)
How far Chicago runs ahead (+) or behind (−) Shanghai 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 Shanghai and Chicago
Chicago (America/Chicago) is currently 13 hours behind Shanghai (Asia/Shanghai). When it is 09:00 in Shanghai, it is 20:00 in Chicago. 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 Shanghai and Chicago
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: Chicago to Shanghai time, or the city pages for Shanghai and Chicago.
FAQ: Shanghai to Chicago time
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Chicago?
Chicago is 13 hours behind Shanghai 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 Shanghai in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 am in Shanghai, it is 8 pm in Chicago. The hour-by-hour table above covers every other hour of the day.
How do I convert Shanghai time to Chicago time?
Subtract 13 hours from Shanghai local time to get Chicago time. Or type any time into the converter above and read the result instantly.