Time difference between Chicago and Shanghai
Chicago is 13h behind Shanghai. This gap is not fixed: daylight saving time moves it between −14h and −13h during the year.
Chicago
United States
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Shanghai
China
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When the working days overlap
A 9-to-5 working day in Chicago does not overlap one in Shanghai at all — somebody has to take the call outside office hours.
Time zones compared
Frequently asked questions
- What is the time difference between Chicago and Shanghai?
- Chicago is 13h behind Shanghai. This gap is not fixed: daylight saving time moves it between −14h and −13h during the year.
- Does the time difference between Chicago and Shanghai change during the year?
- Yes. Because of daylight saving time the gap moves between −14h and −13h.
- When is the best time to call Shanghai from Chicago?
- There is no overlap between standard working days, so one side has to call early or late.