Seattle to Shanghai Time Difference
🇺🇸 Seattle is currently 15 hours ahead of 🇨🇳 Shanghai. This difference varies between 15h and 16h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+15h
Business overlap
None
Distance
9,187 km
Approx. flight
10.8h
Hour-by-Hour: Seattle to Shanghai
| 🇺🇸 Seattle | 🇨🇳 Shanghai | Note |
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| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time, while Shanghai does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 15 hours ahead and 16 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Seattle is 15 hours ahead relative to Shanghai.
Min difference
15h
Max difference
16h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Seattle and Shanghai. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Seattle and Shanghai?
The time difference between Seattle and Shanghai is currently 15 hours ahead. Seattle uses PDT (UTC-7), while Shanghai uses GMT+8 (UTC+8). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 15 hours ahead to 16 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Seattle, what time is it in Shanghai?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Seattle, it is 3:00 AM in Shanghai. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Seattle and Shanghai change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 15 hours ahead and 16 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Seattle and Shanghai?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Seattle and Shanghai. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Seattle ahead or behind Shanghai?
Seattle is currently 15 hours behind Shanghai.
What time zone is Seattle in?
Seattle is in the America/Los Angeles time zone, currently using PDT (UTC-7). Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Seattle in Shanghai?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Seattle, it is 3:00 PM in Shanghai.