What time is it right now?
Shanghai
09:58
CST (China) · UTC+8
New York
21:58
EDT · UTC-4
CST (China) to EST conversion table
Every second hour, CST (China) on the left and the matching EST time on the right.
| CST (China) (Shanghai) | EST (New York) |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 12:00 prev day |
| 02:00 | 14:00 prev day |
| 04:00 | 16:00 prev day |
| 06:00 | 18:00 prev day |
| 08:00 | 20:00 prev day |
| 10:00 | 22:00 prev day |
| 12:00 | 00:00 |
| 14:00 | 02:00 |
| 16:00 | 04:00 |
| 18:00 | 06:00 |
| 20:00 | 08:00 |
| 22:00 | 10:00 |
Best time to schedule a meeting
There is no overlap between a 09:00–18:00 working day in Shanghai and one in New York — the two are close to opposite sides of the clock. A call has to sit in someone's early morning or evening; the timeline makes it easy to see whose.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours ahead is Shanghai of New York?
It depends on the season. Around July Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of New York; around January it is 13 hours ahead of New York. The switch happens when one of the two moves to or from daylight saving time.
What time is 12:00 noon CST (China) in EST?
12:00 noon CST (China) is 00:00 EST.
Does CST (China) or EST use daylight saving time?
CST (China) does not observe daylight saving; EST does. The difference between them changes twice a year, when New York shifts its clocks.