Shanghai to Minneapolis Time Difference
🇨🇳 Shanghai is currently 13 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Minneapolis. This difference varies between 14h and 13h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-13h
Business overlap
None
Distance
10,842 km
Approx. flight
12.8h
Hour-by-Hour: Shanghai to Minneapolis
| 🇨🇳 Shanghai | 🇺🇸 Minneapolis | Note |
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| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
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| 3:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
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| 5:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
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| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
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| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Minneapolis observes Daylight Saving Time, while Shanghai does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 14 hours behind and 13 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Shanghai is 13 hours behind relative to Minneapolis.
Min difference
14h
Max difference
13h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Shanghai and Minneapolis. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Minneapolis?
The time difference between Shanghai and Minneapolis is currently 13 hours behind. Shanghai uses GMT+8 (UTC+8), while Minneapolis uses CDT (UTC-5). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 14 hours behind to 13 hours behind.
When it's noon in Shanghai, what time is it in Minneapolis?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Shanghai, it is 11:00 PM in Minneapolis. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Shanghai and Minneapolis change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Minneapolis observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 14 hours behind and 13 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Shanghai and Minneapolis?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Shanghai and Minneapolis. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Shanghai ahead or behind Minneapolis?
Shanghai is currently 13 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently using GMT+8 (UTC+8). Shanghai does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Shanghai in Minneapolis?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Shanghai, it is 11:00 AM in Minneapolis.