Time Difference Between Chicago and Shanghai
Chicago is 13h 0m behind Shanghai. This difference shifts by an hour around daylight saving time changes.
Best time to connect
Standard working hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) in Chicago fall between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM (next day) in Shanghai.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours is Shanghai ahead of Chicago?
- Chicago is 13h 0m behind Shanghai. Note that this changes by an hour across daylight saving time transitions.
- Do Chicago and Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
- Chicago observes daylight saving time, and Shanghai does not observe it. Because of that, the gap is 14h 0m for part of the year and 13h 0m for the rest.