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Time difference between Shanghai and Seattle

Seattle is 16 hours behind Shanghai.

Shanghai
China · China Standard Time
8:46 AM
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Seattle
United States · Pacific Standard Time
4:46 PM
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Shanghai to Seattle time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

ShanghaiSeattle
12:00 AM8:00 AM (previous day)
1:00 AM9:00 AM (previous day)
2:00 AM10:00 AM (previous day)
3:00 AM11:00 AM (previous day)
4:00 AM12:00 PM (previous day)
5:00 AM1:00 PM (previous day)
6:00 AM2:00 PM (previous day)
7:00 AM3:00 PM (previous day)
8:00 AM4:00 PM (previous day)
9:00 AM5:00 PM (previous day)
10:00 AM6:00 PM (previous day)
11:00 AM7:00 PM (previous day)
12:00 PM8:00 PM (previous day)
1:00 PM9:00 PM (previous day)
2:00 PM10:00 PM (previous day)
3:00 PM11:00 PM (previous day)
4:00 PM12:00 AM
5:00 PM1:00 AM
6:00 PM2:00 AM
7:00 PM3:00 AM
8:00 PM4:00 AM
9:00 PM5:00 AM
10:00 PM6:00 AM
11:00 PM7:00 AM

Questions

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Seattle?

Seattle is 16 hours behind Shanghai. Shanghai is on UTC+8 and Seattle is on UTC−8.

What time is it in Seattle when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 5:00 PM the previous day in Seattle.

When is the best time to call Seattle from Shanghai?

The best time to call or meet is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM in Shanghai (5:00 PM–6:00 PM in Seattle), when both places are in normal office hours.

Which days are working days in both Shanghai and Seattle?

Both Shanghai and Seattle usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Seattle change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when Seattle will be 15 hours behind Shanghai.

Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Seattle. More: time in Shanghai · time in Seattle

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